Aortic pulse wave velocity, central pulse pressure, augmentation index and chronic kidney disease progression in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a 3- year prospective study.
Jian-Jun LiuSylvia LiuJanus LeeResham L GurungM YiamunaaKeven AngYi Ming ShaoRobin W M ChooSubramaniam TavintharanWern Ee TangChee Fang SumJian-Jun LiuPublished in: BMC nephrology (2020)
Of 3 arterial stiffness- related hemodynamic parameters, only PWV is independently associated with progressive CKD. PWV may be a potential intervention target to mitigate risk of CKD progression and also a biomarker to improve risk-stratification of adverse renal outcome in individuals with type 2 diabetes.