P7.02 BEYOND BLOOD PRESSURE: IS ARTERIAL STIFFNESS MEASUREMENT THE FUTURE FOR PRIMARY CARE? A PILOT STUDY

Background In primary care, much effort goes into risk factor management. Early recognition of vascular dysfunction in patients should inform intervention to reduce vascular risk. Very few studies have looked at the application of augmentation index (AI) measurement in primary care, particularly in...

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Main Authors: A.H. Heald, S.G. Anderson, S. Macaleese, J.K. Cruickshank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927253/view