Parameters of arterial stiffness in osteoarthritis patients and in healthy controls

Osteoarthritis (OA) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are prevalent conditions and often co-exist. Vascular involvement in pathogenesis of CVD and OA gives reason to investigate arterial stiffness in OA. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations between OA and arterial stiffness.

Source: Artery Research - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kaspar Tootsi, Aare Märtson, Mihkel Zilmer, Kaido Paapstel, Jaak Kals Source Type: research