作者: Peter S Lacy , David G O'Brien , Adrian G Stanley , Mairead M Dewar , Philip PR Swales
DOI: 10.1097/00004872-200410000-00016
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摘要: Objective Increased arterial stiffness is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and feature associated with diabetes. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) an accepted index of augmentation (Al) derived from radial applanation tonometry has been advocated as measurement stiffness. This study compares the relationship between PWV Al in people without Design methods A total 66 diabetes age-matched non-diabetic controls were studied. Central aortic pressure waves generated using over artery used to calculate Al. Carotid-femoral (PWV cf ) was measured simultaneously. Results Relative controls, increased pulse (PP) (P<0.01). In contrast, did not differ groups even after adjustment heart rate. observation remained consistent irrespective type, site, presence or absence antihypertensive therapy. Multiple regression analysis revealed be significant determinant , but Conclusions PP are diabetes, this These findings conclusively demonstrate that reliable measure