The aortic-to-brachial stiffness gradient and aortic reservoir-excess pressure in a dialysis population

Background: Aortic reservoir function is associated with increased cardiovascular events. Patients with chronic kidney disease in need of dialysis have increased aortic stiffness and reversal of the aortic-to-brachial stiffness gradient, which could impair aortic reservoir function. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the aortic-to-brachial stiffness gradient and aortic reservoir function.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Catherine Fortier, Marie-Pier Desjardins, Aboubacar Sidibe, Mathieu Allard, Martin G. Schultz, James E. Sharman, Mohsen Agharazii Source Type: research