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In general, pulse pressure (PP), augmentation index (AIx), and pulse wave velocity (PWV) are directly and positively associated with cardiovascular risk. However, in patients with systolic heart failure, the opposite (ie, an association between a lower PP and a worse outcome) has been reported as well.We assessed central PP and AIx, using applanation tonometry (SphygmoCor, AtCor Medical) in 63 patients...
It is well known that left ventricular (LV) diastolic function declines in the elderly, especially in patients with cardiovascular risk factors. However, few data are available on the early detection of relationship between arterial stiffness and LV diastolic dysfunction.The common carotid artery intima-media thickness (IMT) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) were measured to determine the presence...
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