The evaluation of pulse wave velocity using Arteriograph and Complior apparatus across multiple cohorts of cardiovascular-related diseases

Arteriograph (TensioMed Budapest Hungary, Ltd) was used in order to obtain the PWVa. An upper arm cuff was applied to the patient and after a first simple BP measurement, the cuff was over-inflated with 35- 40 mm Hg beyond the systolic BP. During systole, the blood volume having been ejected into the aorta generates pulse wave (early systolic peak). This pulse wave runs down and reflects from the bifurcation of aorta, creating a second wave...