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- Title
Evaluation of Arterial Stiffness by Echocardiography: Methodological Aspects.
- Authors
Jae Yeong Cho; Kye Hun Kim
- Abstract
As humans age, degenerative changes in the arterial structure gradually progress and result in the stiffening of the arteries, which is called arteriosclerosis. Arterial stiffness is now an established risk factor of cardiovascular disease (CVD). This stiffening has adverse effects for both the general population as well as for patients with CVD. Measurements of pulse wave velocity and pulse wave analysis are the two most commonly used methods in the evaluation of arterial stiffness, but these methods just allow indirect measures of arterial stiffness. Echocardiography is the most widely used imaging modality in the evaluation of cardiac structure and function and with recent technical advances, it has become possible to evaluate the structure, function and blood flow hemodynamics of the arteries using echocardiography. In the present review, we will discuss the current status of echocardiography in the evaluation of arterial stiffness, especially focusing on the methodological aspects.
- Subjects
ARTERIAL diseases; ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS
- Publication
Chonnam Medical Journal, 2016, Vol 52, Issue 2, p101
- ISSN
2233-7385
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4068/cmj.2016.52.2.101