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Luminal thrombus disrupts nitric oxide-dependent endothelial physiology

Michael R Davis1, Delio P Ortegon, William D Clouse

  • 1Vascular Surgery, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas 78236, USA.

Summary

Arterial thrombosis causes acute endothelial dysfunction and reduced nitric oxide (NOx) levels in pigs, without damaging endothelial cells. This large animal model aids in studying vasospasm and thrombolysis.

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