Abstract
Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a form of secondary Raynaud's phenomenon (RP) of occupational origin. In other forms of RP, blood and blood vessel wall interaction is one factor in the pathophysiology. Cytokines and cell adhesion molecules both play an important role in this interaction, and basal vascular tone and vasodilatation are regulated by nitric oxide.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 577-581 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Journal of Clinical Investigation |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |