Effect of short-term smoking & L-arginine on coronary endothelial function assessed by cardiac magnetic resonance cold pressor testing: a pilot study.
Andreas Max WengHerbert KöstlerThorsten A BleyChristian O RitterPublished in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2021)
Short-term smokers showed a reduced response to cold both with and without the administration of L-Arginine. However, absolute MBF values under CPT were lower compared to nonsmokers independently of L-Arginine administration.