Pulse wave velocity predicts mortality in renal transplant patients

Pulse wave velocity predicts mortality in renal transplant patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Measuring arterial stiffness using pulse wave velocity (PWV) has become an important tool to assess vascular function and cardiovascular mortality. For subject with hypertension, end-stage renal disease and diabetes, PWV has been sho...

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Main Authors: Mitchell A, Saez A, Kos M, Witzke O, Kribben A, Nürnberger J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Pulse Wave Velocity
Arterial Stiffness
Renal Transplantation
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/15/10/452

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