P3.06 ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS DURING A FIVE-YEARS FOLLOW UP IN A GENERAL POPULATION IN NORTHERN ITALY
Background: Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events and its measurement is recommended by current hypertension guidelines. Few data are available on the progression of PWV over time. The aim of the present study was to assess the progression o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2013-11-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125938983/view |