Editorial
Copyright ©2010 Baishideng.
World J Diabetes. Mar 15, 2010; 1(1): 3-7
Published online Mar 15, 2010. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v1.i1.3
Table 3 Causes and main interventions in endothelial dysfunction
Factors associated with endothelial dysfunctionInterventions to correct endothelial dysfunction
AgingL-arginine
Male sexEstrogens
Cigarette smokingSmoking cessation
History of CHDAntioxidants
Low HDL- and high LDL-COLStatins
HypertensionACE-i
HyperomocysteinemiaHomocysteine lowering (folates)
Diabetes/obesityExercise
Erectile dysfunctionPDE5-i