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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

Authors :
Salvi, Paolo
Safar, Michel E
Labat, Carlos
Borghi, Claudio
Lacolley, Patrick
Benetos, Athanase
Source :
Journal of Hypertension; October 2010, Vol. 28 Issue: 10 p2127-2133, 7p
Publication Year :
2010

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