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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 Kim
Published 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.
Keyphrases
  • cardiovascular events
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • blood pressure
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular risk factors
  • blood flow