A second order relativistic hydrodynamic theory has been derived using momentum dependent relaxation time in the transport equation. In to do that an iterative technique of gradient expansion approach, namely Chapman-Enskog (CE) particle distribution function employed. The key findings this work are (i) collision term results extended Landau matching condition for thermodynamic variables, (ii) ...

Behavioral stress and aging are associated with an increase in vascular disease. This study determined the mechanisms contributing to changes in endothelium-dependent relaxation of isolated coronary arteries (300-350 μm) induced by exposure to 10 days of air-jet stress (2 h/day) in young (3 mo) and old (18 mo) male borderline hypertensive rats (BHR). Aging, alone, did not alter endothelium-depe...

BACKGROUND Little information exists regarding development of vasomotor control mechanisms during coronary collateral artery maturation. Therefore, we studied endothelium-dependent relaxation of canine collateral arteries isolated 2, 4, and 9 months after placement of an ameroid occluder around the proximal left circumflex coronary artery. RESULTS Collateral arteries isolated after 2 months e...