<p class="jove_content">Endothelial/vascular aging and atherogenesis are key mechanisms that promote the development of cardiovascular diseases. The present protocol describes methods to evaluate arterial stiffness, endothelial dysfunction, and atherogenesis in patients with related risk factors, which are highly valuable in the cardiovascular research field.</p>

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Pulse-Wave Velocity, Flow-Mediated Dilation, and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness to Assess Cardiovascular Risk in Population with Metabolic Syndrome

Pulse-wave velocity (PWV), flow-mediated dilation (FMD), and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) are established methods used in research and clinical ...

Experimental Metabolism and Clinical Research Laboratory

Clinical Research Department; Laboratory of Biochemistry and Experimental Medicine

National Medical Center “20 de Noviembre”

Bariatric Surgery Department

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Laboratory

Coordination of Research

Experimental Metabolism and Clinical Research Laboratory, Clinical Research Department; Laboratory of Biochemistry and Experimental Medicine, National Medical Center “20 de Noviembre”

Bariatric Surgery Department, National Medical Center “20 de Noviembre”

Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Coordination of Research, National Medical Center “20 de Noviembre”

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Institution - ISSSTE

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