P15 EFFECT OF UPRIGHT POSTURE ON CENTRAL WAVE REFLECTION IN 637 VOLUNTEERS NOT USING MEDICATIONS WITH DIRECT CARDIOVASCULAR INFLUENCES: DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT PHENOTYPES

Background: The effect of upright posture on the level of augmentation index (AIx) remains controversial [1–3]. Phenotypic differences in AIx responses to upright posture are unknown. Methods: Altogether 323 women and 315 men without cardiovascular disease and medications with direct cardiovascular...

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Main Authors: Ilkka Pörsti, Matias Wilenius, Antti Tikkakoski, Arttu Eräranta, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jenni Koskela, Anna Tahvanainen, Jukka Mustonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930024/view