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Evaluation of endothelial functions in patients with Behcet's disease without overt vascular involvement

Selen Yurdakul1, Vefa Aslı Erdemir, Özlem Yıldırımtürk

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey.

Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi Arsivi : Turk Kardiyoloji Derneginin Yayin Organidir
|February 1, 2013
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Vascular endothelial function is impaired in patients with Behcet's disease (BD), even without overt vascular issues. Brachial artery Doppler ultrasonography effectively detects these early vascular changes in BD patients.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Behcet's disease (BD) is a chronic inflammatory multisystemic disorder.
  • It primarily affects the vascular system, causing recurrent ulcerations and ocular lesions.
  • Early detection of vascular dysfunction is crucial for managing BD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate vascular endothelial function in Behcet's disease patients without diagnosed vascular involvement.
  • To assess the utility of brachial artery Doppler ultrasonography in identifying early vascular changes.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 40 patients with Behcet's disease and 20 healthy controls.
  • Utilized brachial artery Doppler ultrasonography to measure flow-mediated dilation.
  • Carotid artery intima-media thickness was also assessed.

Main Results:

  • Flow-mediated dilation was significantly impaired in Behcet's disease patients (p=0.03).
  • Nitrate-induced dilation and basal brachial artery diameter were similar between groups.
  • Carotid artery intima-media thickness showed a non-significant trend towards increase in BD patients (p=0.06).

Conclusions:

  • Vascular endothelial dysfunction is present in Behcet's disease, independent of clinical vascular complications.
  • Brachial artery Doppler ultrasonography is a reliable method for detecting functional vascular changes in BD.
  • These findings highlight the importance of early vascular assessment in BD management.
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