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A Mechanistic Trial of Dietary Sodium Reduction on Vascular Structure and Function
The proposed mechanistic trial will test the effect of dietary sodium reduction on cardiac and vascular structure and function in those with elevated blood pre…
NADPH Oxidase Activity and Muscle Microvascular Dysfunction in Obesity
Impaired endothelial function is observed in disease states related to obesity, such as atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and diabetes. Reactive oxygen…
Role of Vascular Endothelial Function After Spinal Cord Injury Related Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Individuals with spinal cord injury have heart attacks and strokes more frequently, and much earlier in life. People with spinal cord injuries develop plaque i…
Associations of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Sleep Disruption, and Vascular Dysfunction in Young Adults: The Iowa ACEs and Sleep Cohort and Manipulating Sleep in Young Adults With ACEs Studies
The overall purpose of this study is to understand the role of disrupted sleep in the association of exposure to early life adversity (adverse childhood experi…
B-Complex: A Nutraceutical SANS Countermeasure
In this project, the investigators propose to test effectiveness of a daily nutraceutical supplement containing bioactive B vitamins to mitigate optic disc ede…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Premature Vascular Aging in Humans: The Role of SIRT1
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are directly related to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and impaired vascular endothelial function (VEF) is an ind…
Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Blood Pressure and Improving Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: Comparison With "Standard of Care" Aerobic Exercise
High blood pressure (BP) is the major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and related health conditions, particularly among postmenopausal…
Optimizing Pulsatility During Cardiopulmonary Bypass to Reduce Acute Kidney Injury: Prospective Observational Study
Cardiopulmonary bypass during cardiac surgery provides blood flow to the body during surgery but has adverse effects on different organs. Blood flow during car…
Bright Light Exposure in Patients Undergoing Non-cardiac Elective Surgery
1. Elucidate the influence of intense light therapy pretreatment in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. We hypothesize that intense light exposure is associat…
Role of Inflammation in Vascular Phenotype Associated With E-cigarette Use
The use of electronic nicotine delivery systems, or e-cigarettes - colloquially referred to as "vaping" - in the United States has increased exponentially sinc…
Improving Cardiovascular Health in Veterans With PTSD by Treating Trauma-Related Nightmares With NightWare
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effectiveness of a prescription wrist-wearable device called NightWare (NW) on improving sleep in Veterans…
Utilizing EndoPAT Device for Endothelial Dysfunction Assessment in Erectile Dysfunction and Hormonal Therapy
To assess endothelial dysfunction in young men (aged 30-50) with vasculogenic ED identified through penile Doppler ultrasound. To evaluate changes in endothel…