| Title
of the article |
Brachial artery flow-mediated dilation and asymmetrical dimethylarginine in the cardiovascular risk in young Finns study. |
| Authors |
Juonala M, Viikari JS, Alfthan G, Marniemi J, Kähönen M, Taittonen L, Laitinen T, Raitakari OT. |
| Journal
|
Circulation. 2007 Sep 18;116(12):1367-73 |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
*** |
| Comments |
Elevated asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA) is a novel risk factor for atherosclerosis. In a large group of young healthy, adults, plasma ADMA concentrations are associated with decreased brachial FMD responses. These data provide evidence at the population level that ADMA levels are associated with endothelial function. |
