Histological specimen and textbook schematics evoke static pictures of vascular networks.
However, the concept of a static system is grossly misleading as vessels and their …

Capillary rarefaction is broadly defined as a reduction in vascular density. Capillary
rarefaction in the kidneys is thought to promote hypoxia, impair hemodynamic responses …

The present study evaluated the properties of nails, frequency of ingrown nails in patients
with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), risk factors for develo** ingrown nails, and effect of …

Arterial hypertension represents a leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and morbidity
worldwide through its detrimental effects on target organs. Therefore, the early identification …

Background: Periodontitis is an inflammatory chronic disease that has been implicated as a
risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Endothelium has a central role in CVD …

Nail fold is one of the most accessible sites for studying changes in the microcirculation in
various microangiopathies. The characterization of changes in microvasculature can provide …

It is becoming increasingly apparent that disorders of the brain microvasculature contribute
to many neurological disorders. In recent years it has become clear that a major player in …

Microvascular disease plays critical roles in the dysfunction of all organ systems, and there
are many methods available to assess the microvasculature. These methods can either …

Objective To test whether long‐term antihypertensive treatment with metoprolol succinate (a
β1‐adrenoceptor blocker) or olmesartan medoxomil (an angiotensin II AT 1‐receptor …

The microcirculation is composed of blood vessels with mean internal diameter smaller than
100 μm. This structure is responsible for survival of cells and in the last 50 years its study …