Augmentation index assessed by applanation tonometry is elevated in Marfan Syndrome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To examine whether augmentation index (AIx) is increased in Marfan syndrome (MFS) and associated with increased aortic root size, and whether a peripheral-to-central generalised transfer function (GTF) can be applied usefully in MFS....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery |
| Online Access: | http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/2/1/43 |