Prevalence of beta-2 adrenergic receptor (beta 2 AR) polymorphisms and its influence on a model used to assess endothelial function using pulse wave analysis (PWA)

Pulse wave analysis (PWA) combined with beta(2)-agonist challenge has recently been used to assess endothelial function. beta-2 adrenergic receptor (beta(2)AR) polymorphisms may affect response to beta(2)-agonist. We determined whether beta(2)AR polymorphisms influence endothelial response in our model using PWA and salbutamol.