Figure 1.
Measurement of FMD. The baseline diameter (D1) between the proximal and distal intima was recorded before RH. The Cuff was inflated at 200 mmHg during 5 min. Immediately after brachial artery ischemia, the diameter post RH (D2) was recorded. The release of cuff should cause increased flow to the region, promoting increased shear stress, greater release of nitric oxide and, consequently, vasodilation. FMD was expressed as the change in percentage: [(baseline diameter − diameter post RH)/baseline diameter × 100] and absolute (diameter post RH − baseline diameter).