Protease-activated receptors are potential regulators in the development of arterial endofibrosis in high-performance athletes

01 april 2019 Objective: High-performance athletes can develop symptomatic arterial flow restriction during exercise caused by endofibrosis. The pathogenesis is poorly understood; however, coagulation enzymes, such as tissue factor (TF) and coagulation factor Xa,...

Pedal power measurement as a diagnostic tool for functional vascular problems

01 januari 2019 Background: Cyclists with flow limitations in the iliac arteries complain of pain and loss of power. To investigate whether pedal power measurement has added value in diagnosing the underlying cause of flow limitations in the iliac arteries, we...