Published Papers
Extracellular overhydration linked with endothe...
Abstract Background: Haemodialysis (HD) patients are predisposed to dysregulated fluid balance leading to extracellular water (ECW) expansion. Fluid overload has been closely linked with outcome in these patients. This has mainly...
Extracellular overhydration linked with endothe...
Abstract Background: Haemodialysis (HD) patients are predisposed to dysregulated fluid balance leading to extracellular water (ECW) expansion. Fluid overload has been closely linked with outcome in these patients. This has mainly...
Non-invasive assessment of microvascular dysfun...
Abstract Background: We aimed to evaluate the microvascular function in patients with microvascular angina (MVA) by assessing 1) the endothelial glycocalyx barrier properties using sublingual microscopy, and 2) the myocardial perfusion...
Non-invasive assessment of microvascular dysfun...
Abstract Background: We aimed to evaluate the microvascular function in patients with microvascular angina (MVA) by assessing 1) the endothelial glycocalyx barrier properties using sublingual microscopy, and 2) the myocardial perfusion...
Effects of varenicline and nicotine replacement...
Abstract Background and aims: The effects of medically-aided smoking cessation on vascular function and oxidative stress are not fully clarified. Methods: One hundred eighty-eight current smokers were randomized to varenicline or nicotine...
Effects of varenicline and nicotine replacement...
Abstract Background and aims: The effects of medically-aided smoking cessation on vascular function and oxidative stress are not fully clarified. Methods: One hundred eighty-eight current smokers were randomized to varenicline or nicotine...
Early detection of left ventricular dysfunction...
Abstract Background: First-degree relatives of type-2 diabetes patients (FDR) present insulin resistance. We investigated whether FDR and dysglycaemic subjects demonstrate abnormal endothelial glycocalyx and LV deformation during postprandial hyperglycemia. Methods: We studied...
Early detection of left ventricular dysfunction...
Abstract Background: First-degree relatives of type-2 diabetes patients (FDR) present insulin resistance. We investigated whether FDR and dysglycaemic subjects demonstrate abnormal endothelial glycocalyx and LV deformation during postprandial hyperglycemia. Methods: We studied...
Protocol for intraoperative assessment of the h...
Abstract Introduction: Adequate functioning of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is important for brain homoeostasis and normal neuronal function. Disruption of the BBB has been described in several neurological diseases. Recent reports...
Protocol for intraoperative assessment of the h...
Abstract Introduction: Adequate functioning of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is important for brain homoeostasis and normal neuronal function. Disruption of the BBB has been described in several neurological diseases. Recent reports...
Improvement of arterial stiffness and myocardia...
Abstract Background: Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate the arterial stiffness and myocardial deformation in patients with poorly controlled...
Improvement of arterial stiffness and myocardia...
Abstract Background: Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study is to investigate the arterial stiffness and myocardial deformation in patients with poorly controlled...