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Abstract #57501 Published in IGR 16-2

Systemic endothelial function in primary open-angle glaucoma

Atas M; Arifoglu HB; Hashas AS; Sarli B; Demircan S; Ozkose A; Goktas A
Journal of Ophthalmology 2014; 2014: 529082


OBJECTIVE: We aimed to assess peripheral vascular endothelial function in open-angle glaucoma (POAG) by measuring flow-mediated dilatation (FMD). MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 20 cases with POAG (group 1, mean age 58.68 ± 13.3 years) and 30 healthy individuals (group 2, mean age 58.68 ± 13.6 years). In all cases, responses of endothelial function were assessed by a cardiologist through measurement of FMD following brachial artery occlusion. RESULTS: Mean percent of FMD, an indicator of endothelial function, was found to be 11.9 ± 4.2% in group 1 and 12.3 ± 4.4% in group 2 (P = 0.86). CONCLUSION: No impairment in systemic vascular function of cases with POAG suggests that POAG could be a local disorder rather than being a component of systemic disease.

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6.11 Bloodflow measurements (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
3.6 Cellular biology (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)



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