Association between Aortic Stiffness and Cerebral Pulsatility is Modestly Influenced by Augmentation Index

Association between Aortic Stiffness and Cerebral Pulsatility is Modestly Influenced by Augmentation Index

Central Pulse Pressure (CPP) and Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (aPWV) share a positive relationship with cerebral pulsatility and are associated with cerebrovascular disorders including stroke. Our aim was to examine the influence of Augmentation Index (AIx) upon this relationship, first by using a cro...

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Main Authors: James Pearson, Laura J. Watkeys, James M. Coulson, Zachary J. Schlader, Craig G. Crandall, John R. Cockcroft, Carmel M. McEniery, Barry J. McDonnell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2019-12-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Central pulse pressure
cerebral pulsatility
augmentation index
glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125928188/view

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