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Augmentation index is associated with cardiovascular risk
Journal of Hypertension · 2002 · Vol. 20(12) · pp. 2407–2414
Jens NürnbergerAyten Keflioglu-Scheiber(University of Duisburg-Essen)Anabelle M. Opazo SaezRené R. Wenzel(Essen University Hospital)Thomas Philipp(Essen University Hospital)Rafael F. Schäfers✉(University of Duisburg-Essen)
Abstract
Our findings suggest that augmentation index may be a useful marker of cardiovascular risk. Further studies are required to investigate the relationship between age and augmentation index in subjects with atherosclerotic disease.
Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlCardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic DisordersBlood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesMedicineIndex (typography)CardiologyInternal medicine
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AdultAgedArteriosclerosisBlood PressureBody HeightCardiovascular DiseasesCarotid ArteriesCoronary DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesElasticityFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle Aged
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