Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Silva MA

Publications

• Research Article
  Assessing Arterial Stiffness using the Oscillometric Method in Patients with Diabetes and/or Hypertension
  Author(s): Correia D, Resende LAPR, Resende JAM, Silva MA, Resende EAMR and Silva VJDCorreia D, Resende LAPR, Resende JAM, Silva MA, Resende EAMR and Silva VJD
  
  Introduction: The parameters of pulse wave analysis, an emerging modality, are strong predictors of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. Systemic arterial hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus promote arterial stiffness, thereby modifying the characteristics of the pulse wave. This study analyzed and compared the pulse wave parameters of patients with diabetes and/or hypertension, using the oscillometric method. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the 110 study subjects were divided into three groups: Hypertensive– diabetic, hypertensive, and diabetic. An oscillometric pulse wave test was performed using Mobil-O-Graph® PWA equipment. The following variables were assessed: Age, body mass index, augmentation index, pulse wave velocity, peripheral arterial pressure, and central arterial pressure. Re.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9517.1000341

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