P5.31 CENTRAL PRESSURES ARE HIGHER IN PATIENTS WITH TRANSIENT ISCHAEMIC ATTACK (TIA) THAN HEALTHY ADULTS
Introduction: The increased risk of stroke following a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) is well established. Central aortic pressure, a marker of arterial stiffness, is emerging as a predictor of cardiovascular events including stroke. Additionally brachial Blood Pressure (BP) measurements may not a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2013-11-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125939072/view |