Arterial stiffness and wave reflection: Biomarkers of cardiovascular risk

Arterial stiffness and excessive pressure pulsatility have emerged as important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Arterial stiffness increases with age and in the presence of traditional cardiovascular disease risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes and lipid disorders. Pathologic stiffe...

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Published in:	Artery research Vol. 3; no. 2; pp. 56 - 64
Main Author:	Mitchell, Gary F.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht Elsevier B.V 01.06.2009 Springer Netherlands Springer Nature B.V BMC
Subjects:	Aorta Arterial stiffness Cardiovascular Cardiovascular disease Health risks Pulse pressure Pulse wave velocity Review Veins & arteries Wave reflection Pulse pressure Pulse wave velocity Aorta Arterial stiffness Wave reflection
ISSN:	1872-9312, 1876-4401, 1876-4401
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