Endo Pat 2000

Endothelial Dysfunction

Leading doctors at the Mayo Clinic proclaimed in a 2003 paper that “endothelial dysfunction may be regarded as the 'ultimate risk of the (cardiovascular) risk factors.'" It was identified as the missing link between cardiovascular risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis.

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Endothelial Function

The “normal” or healthy endothelium is involved in regulating homeostasis by secreting substances which protect vascular health. Chief among these substances is Nitric-Oxide – a two atom molecule, which is considered to be the hallmark of normal endothelial function. Together with several other substances, Nitric Oxide is involved in locally regulating processes such as Vascular tone Inflammation Coagulation Oxidation If [...]

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EndoPat 2000

The Endo-PAT2000 is a compact, easy to use device that adds an important dimension to cardiovascular medicine by enabling physicians to reliably, easily and non-invasively measure endothelial function. The Endo-PAT2000 is FDA approved, and has been extensively studied, with over 100,000 tests performed, and 70 peer reviewed publications. It is now available for clinical use by general practitioners, cardiologists, urologists, and other MDs.

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