Chapter 4. Endothelial Dysfunction
- Keith Frayn,
- Sara Stanner
Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch4
Copyright © 2005 British Nutrition Foundation
Book Title
Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force
Additional Information
How to Cite
Frayn, K. and Stanner, S. (eds) (2008) Endothelial Dysfunction, in Cardiovascular Disease: Nutrition and Emerging Risk Factors: The Report of a British Nutrition Foundation Task Force, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470774663.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 11 FEB 2008
- Published Print: 6 APR 2005
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405101660
Online ISBN: 9780470774663
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Keywords:
- endothelial dysfunction;
- aetiology;
- coronary heart disease;
- macronutrients;
- lipid-lowering agents
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Estimates of Endothelial Dysfunction
Aetiology of Endothelial Damage: Association with Classical and Novel Risk Factors
Endothelial Dysfunction as an Integrated Pathway for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Risk
Endothelial Function Measures as Independent Predictors of CHD
Relevant Genetic Studies
Prevention and Reversibility of Endothelial Dysfunction
Effects of CHD Preventative Modalities on Other Risk Factor Pathways
Dietary Modulations of Endothelial Function
Do Nutrient—Induced Endothelial Effects Correlate with Results from Endpoint Studies?
Key Points
Recommendations for Future Research
Key References