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Abnormal flow-mediated vasodilation in normal-tension glaucoma using a noninvasive determination for peripheral

Wei-Wen Su1, Shih-Tsung Cheng, Tsu-Shiu Hsu

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Tao-Yuan, Taiwan.

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
|August 1, 2006
PubMed
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Patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) show impaired flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD), indicating generalized peripheral vascular endothelial dysfunction. This noninvasive assessment highlights a potential link between glaucoma and vascular health.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Vascular Biology
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is a form of glaucoma where intraocular pressure is not elevated.
  • Peripheral vascular endothelial function plays a crucial role in overall cardiovascular health.
  • Assessing endothelial function may provide insights into systemic conditions associated with NTG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate peripheral vascular endothelial function in patients with normal-tension glaucoma (NTG).
  • To utilize noninvasive endothelium-dependent flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) for this assessment.
  • To compare FMD in NTG patients with healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • Employed high-resolution, two-dimensional (2D) ultrasonography to measure brachial artery FMD and endothelium-independent nitroglycerin-mediated vasodilation (NMD).

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  • Included 40 NTG patients and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy controls.
  • Conducted blood sampling for biochemistry, lipid profiles, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).

    • Main Results:

    • NTG patients exhibited significantly impaired FMD compared to controls (2.64% vs. 5.96%, P < 0.001).
    • NTG was identified as the strongest independent predictor of reduced FMD.
    • No significant differences in lipid profiles or hsCRP levels were observed between groups.

    Conclusions:

    • The study demonstrates impaired flow-mediated vasodilation in patients with normal-tension glaucoma.
    • Results suggest a generalized peripheral vascular endothelial dysfunction in individuals with NTG.
    • This finding may have implications for understanding the systemic vascular contributions to glaucoma.