"Brachial artery Doppler assessment for detecting endothelial dysfunction is performed for detecting and classifying endothelial dysfunction by measuring the vascular dilation of the brachial artery, which is highly related to coronary microvascular dysfunction 1,4-5."
"This test is generally indicated for assessing cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, smoking, obesity), coronary artery disease evaluation, and response to pharmacological treatment for endothelial dysfunction 1."
"There are no established criteria to evaluate degree of endothelial functionality, but some studies have shown that a dilation"