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Pulse Wave Velocity

Known as: Pulse Wave Velocities, Wave Velocities, Pulse, Velocities, Pulse Wave 
The rate at which a pressure wave moves distally through an artery, which is a direct measure of arterial stiffness. Clinically, this value is… 
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Obese children show increased intimal wall thickness and decreased pulse wave velocity
Objective:  Childhood obesity confers an increased risk of vascular changes and adult cardiovascular disease. Using a high… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Increased pulse wave velocity is associated with low creatinine clearance and proteinuria in a screened cohort.
BACKGROUND Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a risk factor for future cardiovascular disease. Although pulse wave velocity (PWV… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Higher Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Is Associated with More Advanced Carotid Atherosclerosis in End-Stage Renal Disease
Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity is a new measure of arterial stiffness. We examined whether higher brachial-ankle pulse wave… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Feasibility of aortic pulse pressure and pressure wave velocity MRI measurement in young adults
To investigate the feasibility of assessing, noninvasively, aortic pulse pressure (APP) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) in the… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Non-invasive measures of pulse wave velocity correlate with coronary arterial plaque load in humans
Objective Arterial stiffness is an emerging major risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Aortic pulse wave velocity in renal transplant patients.
BACKGROUND In subjects with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis, aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV) is increased… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Effects of atorvastatin on aortic pulse wave velocity in patients with hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia: a preliminary study
As statins may contribute to plaque stabilisation, it is important to evaluate whether these drugs may modify arterial stiffness… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Impaired systemic arterial compliance in borderline hypertension.
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
Pulse wave velocity and morphological changes associated with early atherosclerosis progression in the aortas of cynomolgus monkeys.
To determine the time course of changes in arterial stiffness and corresponding morphology during atherosclerosis progression, we… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Reduction in Pulse Wave Velocity and Improvement of Aortic Distensibility Accompanying Regression of Atherosclerosis in the Rhesus Monkey
Subclavian-to-femoral artery pulse wave velocity, as a measure of aortic stiffness, was determined in 31 rhesus monkeys (Macaca… 
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