Pulse-wave-velocity (PWV)
®, aortic stiffness
INCREASED AORTIC STIFFNESS
PWV is a marker for aortic stiffness, with higher values indicating increased aortic stiffness as a parameter for accelerated EVA. PWV was measured twice in a supine position by a Complior-Analyze® (ALAMmedical, Paris, France) according to the manufacturer’s instructions and in accordance with previously validated protocols [