Determinants of inappropriately high pulse wave velocity in hypertensive patients: a retrospective cross-sectional cohort study

Background: Age and blood pressure (BP) are known to be the main determinants of large artery stiffness. However other factors may lead to an inappropriately high pulse wave velocity (PWV). We investigated the determinants of inappropriately high PWV in hypertensive patients and their possible role in causing organ damage accrual.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marina Di Pilla, Rosa Maria Bruno, Simona Buralli, Melania Sgro', Piero Amedeo Modesti, Stefano Taddei, Lorenzo Ghiadoni Source Type: research