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Heart disease and changes in pulse wave velocity and pulse pressure amplification in the elderly over 80 years the PARTAGE Study
- Source :
- Journal of Hypertension; October 2010, Vol. 28 Issue: 10 p2127-2133, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Pulse wave velocity (PWV) and pulse pressure amplification (PPA) are independent predictors of cardiovascular risk, mainly in the elderly. The aim of the current research was to determine the influence of PPA and PWV, both manifestations of arterial stiffness, on heart disease in the elderly.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02636352 and 14735598
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Hypertension
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs48862855
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/HJH.0b013e32833c48de