P24 Restored Physiological Local Carotid Pulse Wave Velocity After Bariatric Surgery in Obese Subjects
Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular events and is associated with increased arterial stiffness [1,2]. However, the effect of drastic changes in Body Mass Index (BMI) on arterial mechanics has not been fully investigated. Our study aimed at evaluating changes in local carotid PWV (cPWV) in ob...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125934440/view |