Contribution to authorship:
Michal Kirshenbaum- Conceived and planned the experiment, performed the
endothelial function assessment using the EndoPAT device and wrote the
manuscript.
Lior Topaz- Performed the endothelial function assessment using the
EndoPAT device.
Micha Baum- Helped in planning the experiment and recruiting the
patients.
Shali Mazaki-Tovi- Helped in planning the experiment, recruiting the
patients and interpreting the final results.
Yoav Yinon- Conceived and planned the experiment, contributed to the
interpretation of the results and consulted in writing the manuscript.