Inter-operator Reliability for Measuring Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index

Background: Arterial stiffness is a reversible precursor to hypertension. However, research is needed to determine the minimum amount of training required before acceptable arterial stiffness measurements are collected by novice operators.Objective: To compare novice vs. experienced operator measure...

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Published in:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
Main Authors: Catherine A. Elliot, Michael J. Hamlin, Catherine A. Lizamore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2020.00072/full