Raloxifene and endothelial function in healthy postmenopausal women
Sarrel PM, Nawaz H, Chan W, Fuchs M, Katz DL. Raloxifene and endothelial function in healthy postmenopausal women. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2003, 188: 304-309. PMID: 12592230, DOI: 10.1067/mob.2003.28.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostmenopausal womenEndothelial functionPlacebo-controlled crossover trialEndothelial-mediated dilationLaser Doppler measuresEffects of raloxifeneFlow-mediated dilationHealthy postmenopausal womenBrachial artery diameter changesArtery diameter changesWarrants further studyBrachial arteryCardioprotective effectsCrossover trialDoppler measuresCurve ratioHyperemic stimulusRaloxifenePlaceboStimulus intensityDigital vesselsPotential mechanismsRatio of areaWomenFurther studies