Endothelial Shear Stress: A Critical Determinant of Arterial Remodeling and Arterial Stiffness in Humans. A Carotid 3.0 Tesla MRI Study. Running Title: Shear Stress, Arterial Remodeling and Stiffness
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Endothelial shear stress: a critical determinant of arterial remodeling and arterial stiffness in humans--a carotid 3.0-T MRI study.
BACKGROUND Low endothelial shear stress (ESS) elicits endothelial dysfunction. However, the relationship between ESS and arterial remodeling and arterial stiffness is unknown in humans. We developed a 3.0-T MRI protocol to evaluate the contribution of ESS to arterial remodeling and stiffness. METHODS AND RESULTS Fifteen young (aged 26 ± 3 years) and 15 older (aged 57 ± 3 years) healthy volunt...
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