Arterial Stiffness in Children: Pediatric Measurement and Considerations

Conclusions: The measurement of arterial stiffness in children is feasible and, under controlled conditions, can give accurate information about the underlying state of the arteries. This potentially adds valuable information about the functionality of the cardiovascular system in children with a variety of chronic diseases well beyond that of the brachial artery blood pressure.Pulse 2014;2:69-80
Source: Pulse - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research