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Showing 1 to 20 of 27 for “"arteriosclerosis"”.
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Diagnosis and analysis of arteriosclerosis in the lower limbs from the arterial pressure pulse.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Thesis. 1972. Ph.D.
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Comparative Effects of Various Drugs in Producing Vasodilatation in Peripheral Vascular Conditions
… procedures have been used in the treatment of arteriosclerosis obliterans. This paper concerns chiefly some of the pharmacological agents used and prescinds from the surgical or physical measures advocated. Wright (92) in an excellent but limited review advocated encouraging results with oral …
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Observations on the Daily Variations of Blood Pressure in Standardized Dogs Under Basal Conditions on Normal Kennel Diets, on Excessive Intake of Sodium Chloride, and Following Psychomotor Stress
… not inseparably associated with nephritis and arteriosclerosis. But as F.D. Murphy states (1): | "Despite the progidious literature and extensive research en the subject*—the etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical course are not known with any certainty, (and) the treatment is still empirical. We …
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Origins and Development of the Embryonic Vascular System in Xenopus
… with numerous diseases including stroke, arteriosclerosis, diabetic retinopathies and cancer progression. My work has aimed to understand how endothelial precursors are specified, and more precisely the cell-signaling pathways and transcriptional networks that guide their fate. This work …
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Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors in mechanisms of rejection in heart transplantation
… rejection (PR) and transplantation-associated arteriosclerosis (TxAA). Four different PPAR agonists (fenofibrate and Wy14643 for PPARα; BRL69453 and 15-deoxy-[delta]¹⁴̹⁶ Prostaglandin-J₂ for PPAR[gamma]) in an in vitro model of the alloresponse all demonstrated a robust and substantial …
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Structure, Assembly, and Maturation of High -Density Lipoproteins
… are a known risk factor for the development of arteriosclerosis. Little is known about the molecular level structure of these HDL particles or the mechanism by which they assemble from lipid-free proteins into discoidal protein-lipid particles and then into spherical particles. This thesis …
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Structure, Assembly, and Maturation of High-Density Lipoproteins
… are a known risk factor for the development of arteriosclerosis. Little is known about the molecular level structure of these HDL particles or the mechanism by which they assemble from lipid-free proteins into discoidal protein-lipid particles and then into spherical particles. This thesis …
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Endothelial progenitor cells, uraemic toxins, and the development of endothelial dysfunction in chronic kidney disease.
… causing endothelial dysfunction (ED), leading to arteriosclerosis, congestive heart failure (CHF) and sudden death, key to disease pathogenesis. These novel factors include bone marrow (BM) derived endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), which have key roles in maintenance, repair and growth of the …
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Characterization of Prolylcarboxypeptidase Expression Pattern in Rat Cardiomyocytes in Nutrition Overload Conditions
… men, and individuals with obesity, diabetes and arteriosclerosis have elevated plasma PRCP concentration and activity. Since cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in diabetes and obesity, PRCP overexpression in nutrition excess conditions represents an important target for …
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Estudio comparativo de la regresión de la masa ventricular tras la cirugía de recambio valvular aórtico según el tipo de prótesis utilizada.
… mundo occidental. Su etiología más común es la arteriosclerosis, por lo que su incidencia se ve incrementada debido al envejecimiento progresivo de la población. El fenómeno fisiopatológico más característico es la hipertrofia ventricular, proceso que surge como mecanismo de compensación para …
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The intestinal absorption of n-3 and n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids: proposed mechanisms from studies using human Caco-2 cells.
… development/regression of various diseases -like arteriosclerosis, non insulin-dependent diabetes, autoimmune disorders, breast and colon cancers. Their action and metabolism have been largely studied in various cell types. However, the mechanism by which they first enter absorptive cells - to be …
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Proliferationsverhalten kultivierter Mesangialzellen und glatter Gefäßmuskelzellen nach Stimulation mit Angiotensin II und atherogenen Lipoproteinen : Rezeptorbeteiligung
Hintergrund: Atherogene Lipoproteine und Angiotensin II sind an der Entstehung von Athe-rosklerose und Glomerulosklerose maßgeblich beteiligt. Sowohl klinische Studien als auch experimentelle Beobachtungen weisen auf eine Interaktion beider Substanzen im Sinne ei-ner Potenzierung ihrer …
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Estudio sobre la prevalencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular y análisis de los hábitos dietéticos en una zona básica de salud urbana (zona básica de salud de San Pablo en Sevilla)
… Es una recomendación de la Sociedad Española de Arteriosclerosis fomentar un mejor conocimiento científico de los hábitos alimentarios y del estado nutritivo de la población. OBJETIVOS Lo expuesto anteriormente nos ha llevado a plantearnos la necesidad de conocer la situación, en lo que respecta …
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Physical incapacity, its assessment with an analysis of 1200 cases
… was degenerative in nature, probably from focal arteriosclerosis. Arterio -Sclerosis - 70 cases, generally aged between 60 and 70. The disease is insidious in onset, frequently accompanied by muscular pains (intermittent classification). Examination of Brachials generally reveals arterial change. …
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The Effects of Lowering Cholesterol on Vasodilation
<p>Endothelial dysfunction has been found prior to any signs of atherosclerotic plaque formation in patients with a variety of risk factors for atherosclerosis. Elevated serum cholesterol has repeatedly been associated with endothelial dysfunction as demonstrated by impaired vasoreactivity to …
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An assessment of coronary artery calcification, using the calcium scoring technique, in an asymptomatic Indian population in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of the Master's Degree in technology: Radiography, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2008.
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A Study of Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients in Relationship to Post Transplant Coronary Artery Disease
<p>Post transplant coronary artery disease influences short and long-term survival of pediatric heart transplant recipients. Associated cardiovascular disease risk factors among non-heart transplant adult and pediatric heart populations for development of coronary artery disease have been …
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