Vascular Function and Handgrip Strength in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Objective. To examine the relationship of handgrip strength with forearm blood flow (BF) and vascular resistance (VR) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Methods. Forearm BF at rest (RBF) and after upper arm occlusion (RHBF), and handgrip strength were examined in 78 individuals (RA = 42 and con...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Scientific World Journal
2012
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3317755/ |