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A sex specific approach of ophthalmic and middle cerebral arteries Doppler in smokers

Vascular dysfunctions can progress and lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease, especially in smokers. The presence of particular vascular changes according to sex has been described and they can be identified by the Doppler method. This study evaluated Doppler velocimetry parameters of the Ophtha...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2021-11, Vol.11 (1), p.21719-21719, Article 21719
Main Authors: Paes, Maria Marta B. M., Martins, Luísa Macedo Mendes, Diniz, Angélica L. D.
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Language:English
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Summary:Vascular dysfunctions can progress and lead to stroke and cardiovascular disease, especially in smokers. The presence of particular vascular changes according to sex has been described and they can be identified by the Doppler method. This study evaluated Doppler velocimetry parameters of the Ophthalmic Artery (OA) and the Middle Cerebral Artery (MCA) according to sex in smokers regarding a non-smoker group. This cross-sectional observational study included 178 subjects: 93 women and 85 men. Doppler parameters were assessed in OA and MCA. Student’s t-test was used, with p 
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-021-00503-3