Start Date
April 30, 2010
Primary Completion Date
December 31, 2012
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2012
Flow Mediated Doppler (FMD)
Non-invasive assessment of flow-mediated dilation (FMD) will be performed using brachial artery ultrasound.
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingual
Nitroglycerin 0.4 mg (a small tablet that dissolves under the tongue) will be given to dilate the arteries. Images of the arm will be recorded via non-invasive flow-mediated doppler for 5 minutes to assess for endothelium dysfunction. as outlined above.
Lead Sponsor
Northwell Health
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