Central and peripheral pulse wave velocities are associated with ankle–brachial pressure index

Background: Central Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is considered to be the gold standard measurement of arterial stiffness. In healthy subjects, cardiovascular risk factors such as age, hypertension, diabetes and end-stage renal disease are associated with increased central (Carotid–Femoral) and peripher...

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Main Authors: Valérie Lacroix, Marie Willemet, Robert Verhelst, Christophe Beauloye, Luc Jacquet, Parla Astarci, Alexandre Persu, Emilie Marchandise
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125925256/view