Carotid artery longitudinal wall motion alterations associated with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance.

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：AIM:Obstructive sleep apnoeas generate an intense afferent traffic leading to arousal and apnoea termination. Yet a decrease in the sensitivity of the afferents has been described in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea, and could be a determinant of disease severity. How mechanical changes within the respiratory sys...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Donzel-Raynaud C,Redolfi S,Arnulf I,Similowski T,Straus C

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiofrequency (RF) data technology is a newly developed method to evaluate vascular disease, especially subclinical atherosclerotic change. Data regarding predictors of intima-media thickness (IMT) and vascular elasticity of the common carotid artery (CCA) in subjects with isolated systolic hypertension (IS...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Dan HJ,Wang Y,Zeng MX,Luan YY,Hu B

更新日期：2011-07-01 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 state-of-the-art review was to examine the effects of exercise training on arterial stiffness (AS) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). A PubMed and SCOPUS literature search was conducted up to March of 2013. Two authors performed the selection of the studies and the subsequent data extr...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Oliveira NL,Ribeiro F,Alves AJ,Campos L,Oliveira J

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationships between electromyographic (EMG) activity and force as well as muscle blood flow and work have been well established. However, the association between muscle blood flow and EMG activity remains unsolved. Thus, to test the hypothesis that muscle EMG activity relates to muscle perfusion in different com...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Laaksonen MS,Kyröläinen H,Kalliokoski KK,Nuutila P,Knuuti J

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Cigarettes and Swedish snuff contain nicotine, which influence the cardiovascular system. Cigarette smoke has been shown to give an acute impairment in diastolic heart parameters. The systolic and diastolic heart function in snuff users is not thoroughly enough investigated. The aim of this study was to investigat...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Sundström D,Waldenborg M,Emilsson K

更新日期：2012-03-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare large-vessel arteritis that primarily affects the aorta and its major branches. The aim of this study was to describe the value of high frequency ultrasound for monitoring of inflammatory activity. METHODS:Twenty-five patients, range 11-71 years, diagnosed with TA were inve...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Svensson C,Eriksson P,Zachrisson H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The mechanism of immersion pulmonary oedema occurring in healthy divers is a matter of debate. Among consecutive injured divers admitted to our hyperbaric centre, we analysed prospective data about pulmonary oedema. METHOD:A total of 22 divers suffering from immersion pulmonary oedema without cardiac dise...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Coulange M,Rossi P,Gargne O,Gole Y,Bessereau J,Regnard J,Jammes Y,Barthélémy A,Auffray JP,Boussuges A

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monitoring alterations in fingertip temperature during ischaemia and the subsequent hyperaemia provides a novel way of studying microvascular reactivity. The relations between parameters characterizing blood perfusion and the thermal response of fingertips were studied using experimental and theoretical approaches. Du...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Ley O,Dhindsa M,Sommerlad SM,Barnes JN,Devan AE,Naghavi M,Tanaka H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Given the important role of the shoulder sensorimotor system in shoulder stability, its assessment appears of interest. Force platform monitoring of centre of pressure (CoP) in upper-limb weight-bearing positions is of interest as it allows integration of all aspects of shoulder sensorimotor control. This study aimed ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Edouard P,Gasq D,Calmels P,Ducrot S,Degache F

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Increasing evidence suggests that local blood flow should be monitored during microdialysis (MD) as the recovery of analytes is affected by local blood flow. At present ethanol clearance is the standard technique for this purpose, but it is not functional at very low perfusion velocities. Here, we introduce a t...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Farnebo S,Samuelsson A,Henriksson J,Karlander LE,Sjöberg F

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Grey scale median (GSM) measured on ultrasound images of carotid plaques has been used for several years now in research to find the vulnerable plaque. Centres have used different software and also different methods for GSM measurement. This has resulted in a wide range of GSM values and cut-off values for the detecti...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Östling G,Persson M,Hedblad B,Gonçalves I

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Early identification of haemorrhage is difficult when a bleeding site is not apparent. This study explored the potential use of the finger photoplethysmographic (PPG) waveform derived left ventricular ejection time (LVET(p)) and pulse transit time (PTT) for detecting blood loss, by using blood donation as a ...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Middleton PM,Chan GS,O'Lone E,Steel E,Carroll R,Celler BG,Lovell NH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used to relieve acute and chronic pain. TENS electrodes are applied at the site of pain or in segments related to the pain, although there is limited research to support either approach. This study investigated the effects of unilateral TENS on mechanical and therm...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Dean J,Bowsher D,Johnson MI

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine and to compare alterations in the secretion of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) during different exercise-testing protocols in moderately trained men. Fifteen healthy male physical education students were studied (mean age 22·3 ± 2·5 years, training experience 12·3 ± 2·5 years, hei...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mandroukas A,Metaxas TI,Heller J,Vamvakoudis E,Christoulas K,Riganas CS,Sendelides T,Stefanidis P,Kotoglou K,Karamouzis I,Mandroukas K

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) is common in bakery workers. The relation between bronchial responsiveness measured with a tidal breathing method and smoking, airway symptoms, IgE-sensitization, nasal indices of inflammation and flour dust exposure have been studied with bronchial responsiveness expresse...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Storaas T,Irgens A,Florvaag E,Steinsvåg SK,Ardal L,Do TV,Greiff L,Aasen TB

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to determine whether exercise modulates the responses of middle cerebral artery blood velocity (MCA V(mean)) and cerebrovascular conductance to sympathetic stimulation (i.e. cold pressor test--CPT). To accomplish this, MCA V(mean) responses were assessed during CPT, static handgrip exerci...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Vianna LC,Sales AR,da Nóbrega AC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although evidence for high-intensity resistance training-induced muscle hypertrophy has accumulated over the last several decades, the basic concept of the training can be traced back to ancient Greece: Milo of Croton lifted a bull-calf daily until it was fully grown, which would be known today as progressive overload...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Abe T,Loenneke JP,Fahs CA,Rossow LM,Thiebaud RS,Bemben MG

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intercostal artery blood flow supplies the external and internal intercostal muscles, which are inspiratory and expiratory muscles. Intercostal blood flow measured by the echo-Doppler (ED) technique has not previously been reported in humans. This study describes the feasibility of this measurement during free and loa...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： de Bisschop C,Montaudon M,Glénet S,Guénard H

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：:The aim was to investigate and compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and static stretching (SS) on maximal voluntary contraction (MVC) and muscle activation in indoor soccer players. Thirty-three young adult men were divided into two groups: (i) sedentary and (ii) trained. Each group c...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Reis Eda F,Pereira GB,de Sousa NM,Tibana RA,Silva MF,Araujo M,Gomes I,Prestes J

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Levels of glucose and lactate were measured in the brain by means of microdialysis in order to evaluate the effects of ventilator-induced hypocapnia and hypercapnia on brain metabolism in healthy non-brain-traumatized animals. DESIGN AND SETTING:Prospective animal study in a university laboratory. SUBJECTS:...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： van Hulst RA,Lameris TW,Haitsma JJ,Klein J,Lachmann B

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic inflammation has been identified as an important component of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Inhibition of the inflammatory mediator signals is a promising strategy against insulin resistance, atherosclerosis and other problems associated with MetS. Regular exercise decreases the components associated with MetS, i...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Pereira GB,Tibana RA,Navalta J,Sousa NM,Córdova C,Souza VC,Nóbrega OT,Prestes J,Perez SE

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heatstroke is a serious condition and clinical studies indicate that vascular stroke increases with excessive consumption of alcohol (ethanol). It was our objective to test the influence of ethanol on cerebral perfusion at normal and higher temperatures. METHODS:Recording of isometric tension in rabbit caro...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mustafa S,Thulesius O,Elgazzar AH,Ismael HN

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the balance between cardiac parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic influences. Reduced HRV has adverse prognostic implications. The time course for changes in HRV over prolonged periods of time and the influence of an acute coronary event on HRV are not well establish...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Björkander I,Forslund L,Ericson M,Rehnqvist N,Hjemdahl P,Kahan T

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilation-perfusion (VQ) scintigraphy and lung function testing are often used to assess allograft function after single lung transplantation (SLTX). However, it is unknown whether allograft defects on VQ scintigraphy presage all-cause mortality after SLTX. OBJECTIVE:To investigate whether allograft defec...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Mohammad M,Kristensen AW,Hedsund C,Greve AM,Perch M,Mortensen J,Berg RMG

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:There is no general agreement on the spirometric definition of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The global initiative for obstructive lung disease recommends a fixed ratio between forced expiratory volume in one-second (FEV1 ) and forced vital capacity (FVC) of <0·7 (FR) for the diagnosis of COPD. Europea...

journal_title：Clinical physiology and functional imaging

authors： Wollmer P,Frantz S,Engström G,Dencker M,Löfdahl CG,Nihlén U

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00