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Development and Characterization of In Vitro Microvessel Network and Quantitative Measurements of Endothelial [Ca2+]i and Nitric Oxide Production

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Cross-talk between macro- and microcirculation.

M E Safar¹, H A Struijker-Boudier

¹Paris-Descartes University, Paris, France. michel.safar@htd.aphp.fr <michel.safar@htd.aphp.fr>

Acta Physiologica (Oxford, England)

|January 7, 2010

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This review explores the communication between macrocirculation and microcirculation, highlighting their distinct hemodynamic properties and structural heterogeneity. Understanding this interaction is crucial for comprehending vascular diseases.

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Area of Science:

Physiology
Vascular Biology
Hemodynamics

Background:

Macrocirculation and microcirculation exhibit distinct physiological characteristics, including pulsatile versus steady flow and pressure.
Significant heterogeneity exists in the structure and function of the vascular tree, influencing hemodynamic aspects.
Historically, vascular diseases like hypertension and diabetes mellitus were classified based on large and small artery characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the intricate cross-talk between the macrocirculation and microcirculation.
To examine this interaction from the developmental, physiological, and pathological perspectives of the entire arterial tree.

Main Methods:

Literature review of physiological and pathological studies on the arterial tree.
Analysis of hemodynamic principles governing pulsatile and steady flow in different vascular segments.
Synthesis of information on vascular structure-function relationships.

Main Results:

Macrocirculation and microcirculation operate under different hemodynamic conditions, impacting vascular physiology.
The interplay between these circulations is fundamental to the overall health and pathology of the arterial system.
Disease classification may benefit from considering the integrated function of the entire vascular tree.

Conclusions:

The cross-talk between macro- and microcirculation is a critical determinant of vascular health and disease.
A comprehensive understanding of the entire arterial tree's physiology and pathology requires studying these interconnected circulations.
Future research should focus on the integrated mechanisms linking macro- and microcirculatory dysfunction.