2023
Letter to the Editor in response to: Microvascular endothelial function following the cessation of long‐term oral contraceptive pill use: A case report
Kirby N, Stachenfeld N, Alexander L. Letter to the Editor in response to: Microvascular endothelial function following the cessation of long‐term oral contraceptive pill use: A case report. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2023, 108: 1092-1094. PMID: 37098953, PMCID: PMC10836611, DOI: 10.1113/ep091174.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
2022
Seven days of statin treatment improves nitric-oxide mediated endothelial-dependent cutaneous microvascular function in women with endometriosis
Dillon GA, Stanhewicz AE, Serviente C, Flores VA, Stachenfeld N, Alexander LM. Seven days of statin treatment improves nitric-oxide mediated endothelial-dependent cutaneous microvascular function in women with endometriosis. Microvascular Research 2022, 144: 104421. PMID: 35970408, PMCID: PMC9527706, DOI: 10.1016/j.mvr.2022.104421.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndothelium-dependent vasodilationLaser Doppler fluxEndothelial functionCardiovascular diseaseOral atorvastatinExerts potent anti-inflammatory effectsEndothelium-dependent agonist acetylcholineShort-term statin administrationPotent anti-inflammatory effectsIntradermal microdialysis perfusionNO-dependent dilationImpaired endothelial functionMicrovascular endothelial functionCutaneous microvascular functionCutaneous vascular conductanceAnti-inflammatory effectsNO-dependent vasodilationNO synthase inhibitorDose-response curveStatin therapyAdjunctive therapyAtorvastatin treatmentCVD riskEndothelial dysfunctionStatin administration
2019
Compromised endothelial function in transgender men taking testosterone
Gulanski BI, Flannery CA, Peter PR, Leone CA, Stachenfeld NS. Compromised endothelial function in transgender men taking testosterone. Clinical Endocrinology 2019, 92: 138-144. PMID: 31765022, PMCID: PMC6957681, DOI: 10.1111/cen.14132.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEndothelial functionTransgender menEndothelial dysfunctionCisgender femalesClinical cardiovascular riskCardiovascular risk factorsImpaired endothelial functionEarly follicular phaseAndrogen excessCardiovascular riskVasodilatory responseCoronary arteryHormonal milieuFollicular phaseTestosterone treatmentMenstrual cycleRisk factorsFemale genderAtherosclerotic plaquesEarly signsTestosteroneTotal TSImportant markerDysfunctionMenAndrogens drive microvascular endothelial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: role of the endothelin B receptor
Usselman CW, Yarovinsky T, Steele FE, Leone CA, Taylor HS, Bender JR, Stachenfeld NS. Androgens drive microvascular endothelial dysfunction in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: role of the endothelin B receptor. The Journal Of Physiology 2019, 597: 2853-2865. PMID: 30847930, DOI: 10.1113/jp277756.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAndrogensCardiovascular DiseasesDihydrotestosteroneEndothelin-1Endothelium, VascularEstrogensEthinyl EstradiolFemaleGlucose Tolerance TestHumansMicrovesselsNitric OxideObesityPolycystic Ovary SyndromeReceptor, Endothelin BSkinVascular Endothelial Growth Factor AVasodilationYoung AdultConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeCardiovascular dysfunctionEndothelial dysfunctionOvary syndromeEndothelin-1Endothelial functionNO productionAndrogen receptor-dependent mannerEndothelin-B receptor subtypeCardiovascular risk factorsMicrovascular endothelial dysfunctionMicrovascular endothelial functionCutaneous vascular conductanceB receptor subtypesEndothelin B receptorLaser Doppler flowmetryNitric oxide inhibitionReceptor-dependent mannerEndothelial cell NO productionDose-response curveVasodilating responsePCOS subjectsLean womenObese womenVascular conductance
2018
Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan
Stanhewicz AE, Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Sex differences in endothelial function important to vascular health and overall cardiovascular disease risk across the lifespan. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018, 315: h1569-h1588. PMID: 30216121, PMCID: PMC6734083, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00396.2018.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAgingAnimalsCardiovascular DiseasesEndothelium, VascularGonadal HormonesHumansSex FactorsConceptsEndothelial functionHealthy young womenCardiovascular diseaseVascular healthSex hormonesCardiovascular systemOverall cardiovascular disease riskSex differencesYoung womenAge-associated endothelial dysfunctionRenin-angiotensin systemPredictor of atherosclerosisAtherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular disease riskCause of morbidityMale sex hormonesReceptor-independent mechanismVascular endothelinCVD riskEndothelial dysfunctionAge-related declineEarly decrementsFemale hormonesSimilar age-related declineCVD increasesBlood pressure predicts endothelial function and the effects of ethinyl estradiol exposure in young women
Adler TE, Usselman CW, Takamata A, Stachenfeld NS. Blood pressure predicts endothelial function and the effects of ethinyl estradiol exposure in young women. AJP Heart And Circulatory Physiology 2018, 315: h925-h933. PMID: 29906227, DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00188.2018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdiposityAdministration, OralAdolescentAdultAntihypertensive AgentsArterial PressureBrachial ArteryDrug Administration ScheduleEndothelium, VascularEthinyl EstradiolExercise TestFemaleHand StrengthHumansHypertensionIschemiaObesityTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVasodilator AgentsYoung AdultConceptsEthinyl estradiol administrationEndothelial functionBlood pressureEstradiol administrationEthinyl estradiol exposureEndothelial dysfunctionShear stress stimulusEndothelial impairmentEstradiol exposureHBP groupExercise responseNBP groupFlow-mediated dilation responseHigh blood pressure groupYoung womenIschemic handgrip exerciseOral ethinyl estradiolOvert cardiovascular dysfunctionBlood pressure groupFlow-mediated dilationNormal blood pressureHigh blood pressureMild hypertensionFMD responseHandgrip exercise
2016
The molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health
Usselman CW, Stachenfeld NS, Bender JR. The molecular actions of oestrogen in the regulation of vascular health. Quarterly Journal Of Experimental Physiology And Cognate Medical Sciences 2016, 101: 356-361. PMID: 26778523, PMCID: PMC4947570, DOI: 10.1113/ep085148.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAnimalsEndothelium, VascularEstrogensFemaleHormone Replacement TherapyHumansMenopauseMuscle, Smooth, VascularConceptsAction of estrogenVascular healthFunctional outcomeHormone therapy trialsNormal endothelial functionVascular smooth muscleMembrane-bound estrogen receptorMolecular actionsPremenopausal womenEndothelial functionEstrogen actionCardiovascular diseaseEstrogen receptorSmooth muscleBeneficial actionsTherapy trialsEstrogenExperimental animalsVascular structuresFindings of studiesVasculatureWomenHealthMolecular mechanismsOutcomes
2013
Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors
Wenner MM, Taylor HS, Stachenfeld NS. Androgens influence microvascular dilation in PCOS through ET-A and ET-B receptors. AJP Endocrinology And Metabolism 2013, 305: e818-e825. PMID: 23921139, PMCID: PMC3798701, DOI: 10.1152/ajpendo.00343.2013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPolycystic ovary syndromeET-B receptorsMicrovascular dilationHeat-induced vasodilationReceptor inhibitionET-B receptor antagonistGonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonistLaser Doppler flowmetryAndrogen suppressionOvary syndromeVascular dysfunctionHealthy womenT administrationEnhanced vasodilationHormone antagonistReceptor antagonistCutaneous microdialysisDoppler flowmetryTestosterone effectsSubtype receptorsVasodilationDay 8WomenDilationGnRHant