Integrated approach of brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and cardiovascular risk scores for predicting the risk of cardiovascular events.
Hyue Mee KimTae-Min RheeHack-Lyoung KimPublished in: PloS one (2022)
The baPWV appears to be a strong predictor of the risk of cardiovascular events in Koreans. Measuring baPWV in addition to the 2013 ACC/AHA risk score helps identify individuals at risk for MACE aged 40-79 years without previous cardiovascular diseases.