ArticleCardiovascular journal of Africa
Vascular health assessment with flow-mediated dilatation and retinal image analysis: a pilot study in an adult population from Cape Town.
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- A narrative review of retinal vascular parameters and the applications (Part I): Measuring methods.Brain circulationReview
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Abstract
aimFlow-mediated dilatation (FMD) and retinal vascular analysis (RVA) may assist in predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) but are poorly characterised in South Africa. We recorded baseline FMD and retinal vascular widths in healthy participants, and investigated associations with cardiovascular risk factors.
methodsEndothelial function (measured with FMD), microvascular structure (evaluated via fundus image analysis) and major CVD risk factors were assessed in 66 participants from Cape Town.
resultsMedian FMD% was 9.6%, with higher values in females. Mean retinal arteriolar and venular widths were
conclusionsWe report novel baseline FMD data in healthy South African adults from the Western Cape, and show that retinal microvascular calibres are associated with blood pressure. Our baseline FMD and RVA data could serve as a reference for future studies in South Africa.
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