Association of Metabolic Syndrome with the Cardioankle Vascular Index in Asymptomatic Korean Population

Aim. Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk factors. The cardioankle vascular index (CAVI) reflects arterial stiffness and may be used as an indicator of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. In this study, we investigated the association of CAVI wi...

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Main Authors: Su-Hyun Nam, Sung-Goo Kang, Yun-Ah Lee, Sang-Wook Song, Jun-Seung Rho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetes Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/328585