Haemodynamic limitations and exercise performance in peripheral arterial disease.

abstract：:The objective of this randomized, double-masked, cross-over study was to compare the cardiovascular effects of two glaucoma formulations, ophthalmic 0.5% timolol aqueous solution and 0.1% timolol hydrogel. Twenty-four young healthy subjects received for 2 weeks either twice daily 0.5% timolol solution or once daily 0....

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Niño J,Tahvanainen K,Uusitalo H,Turjanmaa V,Hutri-Kähönen N,Kaila T,Ropo A,Kuusela T,Kähönen M

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed at evaluating the effect of isometric muscle contraction on intramuscular water movement at different exercise intensities. Seven men performed 1-min isometric ankle dorsiflexion (20% and 50% maximal voluntary contractions [MVCs]) with a non-magnetic custom-made dynamometer, inside a magnetic resonance (MR) d...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Yanagisawa O,Kurihara T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Flow-mediated dilation (FMD) is a surrogate marker for endothelial function. In the FMD procedure, arterial response during cuff inflation is not taken into consideration yet studies have demonstrated vasoconstriction, vasodilation and no change in the brachial artery during cuff inflation. The term low flow-mediated ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Harrison M,Parkhurst K,Tarumi T,Lin HF,Tanaka H

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During recent years, the radial movement of the arterial wall has been extensively studied, and measurements of the radial movement are now an important tool in cardiovascular research for characterizing the mechanical properties of the arterial wall. In contrast, the longitudinal movement of vessels has gained little...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Persson M,Ahlgren AR,Jansson T,Eriksson A,Persson HW,Lindström K

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with nemaline myopathy, a muscle disorder primarily affecting the thin filaments, suffer from weakness which is poorly understood. As disturbed excitation-contraction coupling has been suggested as a possible mechanism, the present study was designed to investigate whether the contractile properties of the kn...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Gerrits K,Pauw-Gommans I,van Engelen B,de Haan A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) responses to an orthostatic challenge can be used to investigate autonomic control of heart rate, an index of cardiovascular function. HRV is typically assessed using the electrocardiogram (ECG), which can be impractical for use with large population-based studies. PURPOSE:To ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Montaño A,Brown F,Credeur DP,Williams MA,Stoner L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine the muscular adaptations to low-load resistance training performed to fatigue with and without blood flow restriction (BFR). Middle-aged (42-62 years) men (n = 12) and women (n = 6) completed 18 sessions of unilateral knee extensor resistance training to volitional fatigue ov...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Fahs CA,Loenneke JP,Thiebaud RS,Rossow LM,Kim D,Abe T,Beck TW,Feeback DL,Bemben DA,Bemben MG

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Myocardial perfusion imaging with single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is useful for the evaluation of patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. Parameters of interest are the reduction in the blood perfusion (severity) and the lesion volume (extent). The aim of this study was t...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Bartosik J,El-Ali HH,Nilsson U,Dahlström J,Edenbrandt L,Ljungberg M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Historically, Q-wave myocardial infarction (MI) has been equated with transmural MI. This association have, however, recently been rejected. The endocardial extent of MI is another potential determinant of pathological Q waves, since the first part of the QRS complex where the Q wave appears reflects depolar...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Engblom H,Carlsson MB,Hedström E,Heiberg E,Ugander M,Wagner GS,Arheden H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New advances in computer processing and imaging have allowed the development of innovative techniques to assess lung function. A promising methodology is optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP). OEP evaluates ventilatory kinematics through the use of infrared imaging. Markers are placed, and images read on the chest, bac...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Layton AM,Garber CE,Basner RC,Bartels MN

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of maximal and rapid isometric torque characteristics of the hip extensor muscles and postural balance performance to discriminate between female collegiate soccer athletes and non-athlete controls. Ten athletes (mean ± SE: age = 19·20 ± 0·36 year; mass = 62·2...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Palmer TB,Hawkey MJ,Thiele RM,Conchola EC,Adams BM,Akehi K,Smith DB,Thompson BJ

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of smokeless forms of nicotine on physiological responses and exercise performance. Methodology and reporting were based on the PRISMA statement. The intervention was defined as any product containing nicotine that did not require smoking. Searches were...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Johnston R,Doma K,Crowe M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, hand-to-hand bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), skinfold (SKF) thickness and height-weight (body mass index, BMI)-based equations and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), as a criterion method, were compared with each other in the assessment of body fat percentage (BF%) in 17-18-year-old...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Lintsi M,Kaarma H,Kull I

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of radioactive compounds for sentinel node biopsy is now a generally accepted part of the surgical treatment of breast cancer and melanoma, with the risk of radiation exposure to the operating team. The aim of this investigation was to study the levels of this exposure in relation to the permissible ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Klausen TL,Chakera AH,Friis E,Rank F,Hesse B,Holm S

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cerebral deoxygenation, as determined by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), seems to predict postoperative complications following cardiac surgery. We identify the type of non-vascular abdominal surgery associated with cerebral deoxygenation and/or hyperoxygenation, how such deviations affect patient outcome, a...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Sørensen H,Grocott HP,Secher NH

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the effect of exercise intensity on the kinetics of muscle oxygen consumption in non-exercising forearm flexor muscles (VO(2mf)) during exercise. Seven healthy male subjects performed cycling exercise for 60 min at 30% of maximal oxygen consumption (%VO(2max)) and 30 min at 50% VO(2max) on separate...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Nagasawa T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Measurement of body composition to assess health risk and prevention is expanding. Accurate portable techniques are needed to facilitate use in clinical settings. This study evaluated the accuracy and repeatability of a portable ultrasound (US) in comparison with a four-compartment criterion for per cent body fat (%Fa...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Smith-Ryan AE,Blue MNM,Trexler ET,Hirsch KR

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tissue dielectric constant (TDC) measurement may become an important tool in the clinical evaluation of chronic lower extremity swelling in women; however, several factors are known to influence TDC measurements, and comparative data on healthy lower extremities are few. METHODS:Thirty-four healthy women vo...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Jensen MR,Birkballe S,Nørregaard S,Karlsmark T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to validate possible vasodilating effects of a Ginkgo biloba extract with a secondary aim of finding a pharmacodynamic signal relating to the active component of these extracts. We studied the effect of G. biloba extract on forearm haemodynamics in 16 healthy subjects (nine females, seven males) with a med...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mehlsen J,Drabaek H,Wiinberg N,Winther K

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the hemodynamic response during resistance exercise at high intensity (HI), low intensity (LI) and low intensity with blood flow restriction (LI-BFR) in healthy subjects. METHODS:Twelve men performed three sets of unilateral knee extension exercises at LI-BFR and LI (15 repetitions; 20% of 1RM) and ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Poton R,Polito MD

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between muscle oxygen uptake (VO(2)) and perfusion or perfusion heterogeneity (relative dispersion, RD) was studied in eight healthy male subjects during intermittent isometric (1 s on, 2 s off) one-legged knee-extension exercise at variable intensities using positron emission tomography and a-v blood ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Laaksonen MS,Björklund G,Heinonen I,Kemppainen J,Knuuti J,Kyröläinen H,Kalliokoski KK

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Our objective was to study relationships between the new biomarker of vascular health, carotid artery longitudinal wall motion (CALM) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). METHODS:Carotid ultrasound and assessment of MetS and its components were performed with 281 subjects aged 30-45 years. In the longitu...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Taivainen SH,Laitinen TM,Yli-Ollila H,Juonala M,Kähönen M,Raitakari OT,Laitinen TP

更新日期：2020-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The suspicion of chronic rejection [bronchiolithis obliterans syndrome (BOS)] is usually based on deteriorating forced expired volume in 1 s. It is however, desirable to develop more sensitive methods as increased anti-inflammatory therapy is thought to stop progression of the rejection. The aim of the present study w...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Johansson A,Moonen M,Enocson A,Mårtensson G,Bake B

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physical therapy treatments for and evaluation of lower limb swelling are usually performed in supine lying position. However, the limb is usually treated or assessed in the dependent position, i.e. sitting or standing. The purpose of this study was to determine the possible confounding effect of subject positioning o...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Man IO,Glover K,Nixon P,Poyton R,Terre R,Morrissey MC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by inflammation of the lung in association with airflow obstruction. There is increasing evidence of upper airway involvement in COPD and we have reported that this nasal inflammation is proportional to that in the lung. Given recognized relations...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Hurst JR,Kuchai R,Michael P,Perera WR,Wilkinson TM,Wedzicha JA

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemodynamic responses to exercise are related to physical impairment and worse prognosis in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). It is clinically relevant, therefore, to investigate the practical usefulness of non-invasive methods of monitoring exercise haemodynamics in this patient populati...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Ferreira EM,Ota-Arakaki JS,Barbosa PB,Siqueira AC,Bravo DM,Kapins CE,Silva CM,Nery LE,Neder JA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have indicated that, during mechanical ventilation, an inspiratory pause enhances gas exchange. This has been attributed to prolonged time during which fresh gas of the tidal volume is present in the respiratory zone and is available for distribution in the lung periphery. The mean distribution time o...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Aboab J,Niklason L,Uttman L,Kouatchet A,Brochard L,Jonson B

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracers for myocardial perfusion imaging during stress should not only have high cardiac uptake but they should also have a fast blood clearance to prevent myocardial tracer uptake after the ischaemic stimulus. The present study characterize the early phase of the arterial (99m)Tc-sestamibi (MIBI) time-activity curve ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Sand NP,Juelsgaard P,Rasmussen K,Flø C,Thuesen L,Bagger JP,Nielsen TT,Rehling M

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A vasomotor reflex triggered by a rapid and deep inspiration causes arteriolar vasoconstriction and a transient decrease in skin blood flow in most people. This is the inspiratory gasp vascular response (IGVR). The most common site of its measurement has been on the palmar or plantar aspect of the digits and little is...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mayrovitz HN,Groseclose EE

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The combination of step choreography (SC) with resistance training exercises (RE) in the same session is common in class fitness rooms populated mainly by women to increase energy expenditure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the differences in the exercise oxygen uptake and postexercise between two different com...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Vilaça-Alves J,Regado A,Marinho D,Neves EB,Rosa C,Saavedra F,Reis VM

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00