reports the changes inflow-mediated brachial artery
response observed before, after, and 24 hours after separation
from CPB, whereasFigure 2represents the alterations in FMD
standardized for the hyperemicflow (ΔFMD/ΔFlow) in the 3
groups throughout the study (ie, the hyperemic percent change
in the brachial arterial diameter at each time point). Baseline
FMD function was comparable in the three groups. The CF-CPB group exhibited significant decline in FMD after CPB,
which was partially recovered at 24 hours, although still
significantly reduced from baseline.