Factor Structure of Indices of the Second Derivative of the Finger Photoplethysmogram with Metabolic Components and Other Cardiovascular Risk Indicators

BackgroundThe second derivative of the finger photoplethysmogram (SDPTG) is an indicator of arterial stiffness. The present study was conducted to clarify the factor structure of indices of the SDPTG in combination with components of the metabolic syndrome (MetS), to elucidate the significance of th...

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Main Authors: Tomoyuki Kawada, Toshiaki Otsuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Diabetes Association 2013-02-01
Series:Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
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Online Access:http://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-37-40.pdf