scholarly journals Enclosed Zone Flow-mediated Dilation (ezFMD): Development of a Novel Method for Evaluating Vascular Endothelial Function through Medical and Engineering Collaboration

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (4) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Toshio Tsuji ◽  
Harutoyo Hirano ◽  
Yukihito Higashi ◽  
Masao Yoshizumi
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Engineering Collaboration ◽  
Novel Method

Abstract 319: Effects of Muscle Stretching on Flow-Mediated Dilation of Popliteal Artery in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease

2017 ◽  
Vol 37 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuki Hotta ◽  
Wayne B Batchelor ◽  
James Graven ◽  
Vishal Dahya ◽  
Thomas E Noel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Popliteal Artery ◽  
Calf Muscle ◽  
Walking Distance ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Peripheral Artery ◽  
Muscle Stretching ◽  
Artery Disease

Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) frequently have walking impairment due to lower extremity claudication. Our preliminary results in a rat model of aging indicate that a program of daily calf muscle stretching improves endothelium-dependent dilation of soleus muscle arterioles and increases soleus muscle blood flow during exercise. However, the effects of muscle stretching on the function of arteries supplying the legs of PAD patients is unknown. We hypothesized that daily calf muscle stretching improves vascular endothelial function and walking distance in PAD patients. To test our hypothesis, a randomized, non-blinded, crossover study was performed. Four weeks of muscle stretching (30 min/d, 5 days/wk) and 4 weeks of sedentary lifestyle (no stretching) were performed in random order. Thirteen patients with PAD participated in this study (71 ± 2 years old; 7 males and 6 females). During the stretching intervention both ankle joints were maintained at 15o of dorsiflexion using ankle dorsiflexion splints to stretch their calf muscles at home. Flow-mediated dilation (FMD; dilation to post-occlusion reactive hyperemia) and nitroglycerin-induced dilation (dilation to sublingual 0.4 mg nitroglycerin) of the popliteal artery were measured after 4 weeks of muscle stretching and after the no stretching period using ultrasound. A six-minute walk test was also performed to obtain walking distance. After 4 weeks of muscle stretching, FMD and 6-minute walking distance significantly improved as compared to the values measured after 4 weeks of no stretching (FMD: 5.2 ± 0.6 % vs. 3.7 ± 0.4 %, P=0.003 stretching vs. no stretching, 6-minute walking distance: 355 ± 32 m vs. 311 ± 31 m, P=0.007, stretching vs. no stretching; mean ± SE). No difference in nitroglycerin-induced dilation was found between groups (10.9 ± 1.4 vs. 9.9 ± 1.1 %, P=0.54, stretching vs. no stretching). Percentage change of walking distance (%change = [(stretching - no stretching) / no stretching] x 100) significantly correlated with the %change of FMD (R 2 =0.65, P=0.03). These results indicate that static calf muscle stretching enhances vascular endothelial function of the popliteal artery, contributing to improvement of walking tolerance in PAD patients.

scholarly journals Replacing carbohydrate during a glucose challenge with the egg white portion or whole eggs protects against postprandial impairments in vascular endothelial function in prediabetic men by limiting increases in glycaemia and lipid peroxidation

2018 ◽  
Vol 119 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. McDonald ◽  
Chureeporn Chitchumroonchokchai ◽  
Jinhui Li ◽  
Eunice Mah ◽  
Allison N. Labyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Glucose Challenge ◽  
Egg Yolks ◽  
Artery Flow ◽  
Postprandial Lipids

AbstractEggs attenuate postprandial hyperglycaemia (PPH), which transiently impairs vascular endothelial function (VEF). We hypothesised that co-ingestion of a glucose challenge with egg-based meals would protect against glucose-induced impairments in VEF by attenuating PPH and oxidative stress. A randomised, cross-over study was conducted in prediabetic men (n20) who ingested isoenegertic meals (1674 kJ (400 kcal)) containing 100 g glucose (GLU), or 75 g glucose with 1·5 whole eggs (EGG), seven egg whites (WHITE) or two egg yolks (YOLK). At 30 min intervals for 3 h, brachial artery flow-mediated dilation (FMD), plasma glucose, insulin, cholecystokinin (CCK), lipids (total, LDL- and HDL-cholesterol; TAG), F2-isoprostanes normalised to arachidonic acid (F2-IsoPs/AA), and methylglyoxal were assessed. In GLU, FMD decreased at 30–60 min and returned to baseline levels by 90 min. GLU-mediated decreases in FMD were attenuated at 30–60 min in EGG and WHITE. Compared with GLU, FMDAUCwas higher in EGG and WHITE only. Relative to baseline, glucose increased at 30–120 min in GLU and YOLK but only at 30–90 min in EGG and WHITE. GlucoseAUCand insulinAUCwere also lower in EGG and WHITE only. However, CCKAUCwas higher in EGG and WHITE compared with GLU. Compared with GLU, F2-IsoPs/AAAUCwas lower in EGG and WHITE but unaffected by YOLK. Postprandial lipids and methylglyoxal did not differ between treatments. Thus, replacing a portion of a glucose challenge with whole eggs or egg whites, but not yolks, limits postprandial impairments in VEF by attenuating increases in glycaemia and lipid peroxidation.

Abstract 10898: The Probiotic Bacterium Lactobacillus Plantarum 299v Improves Vascular Endothelial Function and Decreases Inflammatory Biomarkers in Men With Established Cardiovascular Disease

Circulation ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 132 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mobin Malik ◽  
Michael E Widlansky ◽  
Tisha Suboc ◽  
Allison Coulliard ◽  
Jidong Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Lactobacillus Plantarum ◽  
Intestinal Microbiota ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Male Adult ◽  
Probiotic Treatment

Introduction: There is a significant unmet clinical need to identify novel therapies to prevent and treat the progression of cardiovascular disease. This requires identification of additional contributory processes to the pathogenesis of heart disease so that mechanism-based interventions may be developed. Hypothesis: Our objective was to translate the recently discovered mechanistic link in rats between changes in the intestinal microbiota and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease to humans. Methods: Twenty male adult patients with stable coronary heart disease on stable doses of vasoactive medications and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors consumed a probiotic drink containing Lactobacillus plantarum 299v (3 oz. serving containing 20 billion colony forming units) once a day for 42 days. Vascular endothelial function was measured at the beginning and end of the study period by brachial flow-mediated dilation. Results: The probiotic improved brachial artery flow mediated dilation, a surrogate marker of cardiovascular risk, by 33% from 3.55 + 1.96% to 4.73 + 2.33% with a trend towards decreased LDL-cholesterol by 8% from 96 + 11 mg/dl to 88 + 10 mg/dl. Probiotic therapy decreased circulating levels of the inflammatory cytokines IL-8 by 24% (17±2 to 13±1 pg/ml) and IL-12 by 20% (56±7 to 45±6 pg/ml). Whole microbiome analysis based on abundance of 2,206 taxa using hierarchical clustering revealed no separation of the overall intestinal microbial population between pre- and post-probiotic treatment samples. Bacterial genus richness ranged from 334 to 530 and archaeal ranged from 8 to 25, with no significant differences between pre- and post-probiotic samples. Lactobacillus and Bacillus species were enriched in post-probiotic samples. Lactobacillus plantarum 299v levels were elevated in post-probiotic samples, confirming patient compliance. Conclusions: Our discovery of a relationship between Lactobacillus plantarum 299v, improved vascular endothelial function and decreased inflammation indicates intestinal microbiota may be developed as therapies to prevent and treat the progression of cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Vascular endothelial function is impaired by aerosol from a single IQOS HeatStick to the same extent as by cigarette smoke

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. s13-s19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooneh Nabavizadeh ◽  
Jiangtao Liu ◽  
Christopher M Havel ◽  
Sharina Ibrahim ◽  
Ronak Derakhshandeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Cigarette Smoke ◽  
Cardiovascular Effects ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Philip Morris ◽  
Nose Cone ◽  
Clean Air ◽  
Anaesthetised Rats

BackgroundHeated tobacco products (also called ‘heat-not-burn’ products) heat tobacco at temperatures below that of combustion, causing nicotine and other compounds to aerosolise. One such product, IQOS from Philip Morris International, is being marketed internationally with claims of harm reduction. We sought to determine whether exposure to IQOS aerosol impairs arterial flow-mediated dilation (FMD), a measure of vascular endothelial function that is impaired by tobacco smoke.MethodsWe exposed anaesthetised rats (n=8/group) via nose cone to IQOS aerosol from single HeatSticks, mainstream smoke from single Marlboro Red cigarettes or clean air for a series of consecutive 30 s cycles over 1.5–5 min. Each cycle consisted of 15 or 5 s of exposure followed by removal from the nose cone. We measured pre-exposure and postexposure FMD, and postexposure serum nicotine and cotinine.ResultsFMD was impaired comparably by ten 15 s exposures and ten 5 s exposures to IQOS aerosol and to cigarette smoke, but not by clean air. Serum nicotine levels were similar to plasma levels after humans have smoked one cigarette, confirming that exposure conditions had real-world relevance. Postexposure nicotine levels were ~4.5-fold higher in rats exposed to IQOS than to cigarettes, despite nicotine being measured in the IQOS aerosol at ~63% the amount measured in smoke. When IQOS exposure was briefer, leading to comparable serum nicotine levels to the cigarette group, FMD was still comparably impaired.ConclusionsAcute exposures to IQOS aerosol impairs FMD in rats. IQOS use does not necessarily avoid the adverse cardiovascular effects of smoking cigarettes.

scholarly journals Discrepancy Between Fasting Flow-Mediated Dilation and Parameter of Lipids in Blood: A Randomized Exploratory Study of the Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters on Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Hyperlipidemia

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 2169-2183
Author(s):  
Tamio Teramoto ◽  
Hirotaka Shibata ◽  
Yuki Suzaki ◽  
Shingo Matsui ◽  
Naoto Uemura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters ◽  
Ethyl Esters ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
To Receive

Abstract Introduction Omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters (omega-3), an eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid preparation (Lotriga®, Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited), are approved in Japan to treat triglyceridemia. We investigated the effects of omega-3 on vascular endothelial function, measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD). Methods Patients with dyslipidemia receiving 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors were randomized 1:1 to receive omega-3 at 2 g (QD) or 4 g (2 g BID) for 8 weeks. The primary end point was the change from baseline of fasting  %FMD in each treatment group. Secondary end points included the 4-h postprandial  %FMD and 4-h postprandial triglyceride (TG) level. Results Thirty-seven patients were randomized to receive omega-3 at 2 g (n = 18) or 4 g (n = 19). Mean fasting %FMD did not increase from baseline to week 8 in the 2-g group (− 1.2%) or 4-g group (− 1.3%). Mean 4-h postprandial %FMD did not change from baseline to week 8 in the 2-g group (0.0%), but increased in the 4-g group (1.0%). Mean 4-h postprandial TG level decreased by 34.7 mg/dl from baseline over week 8 in the 2-g group, with a significantly larger decrease in the 4-g group of 75.9 mg/dl (p < 0.001). No new safety concerns were identified. Conclusions Fasting %FMD did not improve after 8 weeks of omega-3 treatment at 2 g or 4 g. After 8 weeks, 4-h postprandial TG levels showed improvement at both doses, with a greater reduction in the 4-g group. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov, ID: NCT02824432.

scholarly journals Characteristic Analysis of Trigonelline Contained in Raphanus sativus Cv. Sakurajima Daikon and Results from the First Trial Examining Its Vasodilator Properties in Humans

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1872 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maho Sasaki ◽  
Yuri Nonoshita ◽  
Takashi Kajiya ◽  
Nobuhiko Atsuchi ◽  
Megumi Kido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Vascular Function ◽  
Raphanus Sativus ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Cells ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function ◽  
Characteristic Analysis

Vascular disease poses a major public health problem worldwide. Trigonelline isolated from Raphanus sativus cv. Sakurajima Daikon (Sakurajima radish) induces nitric oxide production from vascular endothelial cells and enhances vascular function. Here, we investigated the characteristics of trigonelline and its effects on endothelial function after consumption of Sakurajima radish by humans. Our results show that Sakurajima radish contains approximately 60 times more trigonelline than other radishes and squashes. Additionally, no significant differences were observed between varieties of Sakurajima radish, suggesting that any type of Sakurajima radish can be ingested for trigonelline supplementation. The effects of cooking and processing Sakurajima radish were also evaluated, as were the effects of freezing, and changes in osmotic pressure and pH. A first-in-human trial using Sakurajima radish showed that ingestion of 170 g/day of Sakurajima radish for ten days increased blood trigonelline concentrations and significantly improved flow-mediated dilation, which is a measure of vascular endothelial function. Overall, our findings suggest that the trigonelline contained in Sakurajima radish may contribute to improved human vascular endothelial function. Hence, Sakurajima radish may enhance vascular endothelial function as a functional food.

scholarly journals Assessment of Lower-limb Vascular Endothelial Function Based on Enclosed Zone Flow-mediated Dilation

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harutoyo Hirano ◽  
Renjo Takama ◽  
Ryo Matsumoto ◽  
Hiroshi Tanaka ◽  
Hiroki Hirano ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Flow Mediated Dilation ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function

Evaluation of the improvement in vascular endothelial function from raphanus sativus via activation of PI3K/Akt pathway

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung-A Hwang ◽  
Hye-Jeong Hwang ◽  
Sung-Hyeon Lee ◽  
Hwan-Hee Jang
Keyword(s):  
Endothelial Function ◽  
Raphanus Sativus ◽  
Akt Pathway ◽  
Vascular Endothelial ◽  
Vascular Endothelial Function
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