A biodegradable synthetic graft for small arteries matches the performance of autologous vein in rat carotid arteries.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2018.07.037
Abstract: Autologous veins are the most widely used grafts for bypassing small arteries in coronary and peripheral arterial occlusive diseases. However, they have limited availability and cause donor-site morbidity. Here, we report a direct comparison of… read more here.
Keywords: vein; carotid arteries; graft; small arteries ... See more keywords
Chronic restraint stress increases angiotensin II potency in the rat carotid: role of cyclooxygenases and reactive oxygen species
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DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12659
Abstract: To investigate the mechanisms underlying the effects of chronic restraint stress on the vascular contractile response induced by angiotensin (Ang) II in rat carotid. read more here.
Keywords: rat carotid; chronic restraint; restraint stress;