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World J Orthop. Jul 18, 2014; 5(3): 328-335
Published online Jul 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.328
Published online Jul 18, 2014. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.328
Figure 1 Flow mediated dilatation is based on the reactive phenomenon that occurs when arterial blood flow is restored after a period of transient arterial occlusion using a sphygmomanometer.
This reactive hyperaemia is observable at ultrasound power Doppler mode monitor.
Figure 2 B-mode ultrasound measurement of carotid intima media thikness in patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
aBULB: Carotid bulb; bCCA SN: Left common carotid arteria.
- Citation: Scarno A, Perrotta FM, Cardini F, Carboni A, Annibali G, Lubrano E, Spadaro A. Beyond the joint: Subclinical atherosclerosis in rheumatoid arthritis. World J Orthop 2014; 5(3): 328-335
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v5/i3/328.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v5.i3.328