P110 Impact of Cardiac Pre-load on Arterial Stiffness in Patient with Essential Hypertension

Background: Effects of afterload and blood pressure (BP) on pulse wave velocity (PWV) have been investigated using vasoactive drugs but effects of cardiac pre-load have not previously been studied. Methods: Transient mechanical reduction of cardiac pre-load (lower limb venous occlusion, LVO) and ex...

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Main Authors: Luca Faconti, Ryan McNally, Bushra Farukh, Phil Chowienczyk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2020-02-01
Series:Artery Research
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125934554/view