Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index is a predictor of cardiovascular events

Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index is a predictor of cardiovascular events

Abstract Introduction The Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) was established as a parameter of atherosclerosis that does not depend on a subject’s blood pressure, and is now used in many centers. However, it remains unclear whether the CAVI can predict the development and outcome of cardiovascular d...

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Veröffentlicht in:Artery research 2011, Vol.5 (3), p.91-96
Hauptverfasser: Kubota, Yoshiaki, Maebuchi, Daisuke, Takei, Makoto, Inui, Yumiko, Sudo, Yuumi, Ikegami, Yukinori, Fuse, Jun, Sakamoto, Munehisa, Momiyama, Yukihiko
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Sprache:eng
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Atherosclerosis
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular events
CAVI
Research Article
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Introduction The Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) was established as a parameter of atherosclerosis that does not depend on a subject’s blood pressure, and is now used in many centers. However, it remains unclear whether the CAVI can predict the development and outcome of cardiovascular disease. Methods CAVI was measured as a parameter of atherosclerosis in 400 patients between January 1 and December 31, 2006. The 400 patients were classified into 3 groups according to the CAVI score: Groups A (CAVI 
ISSN:1872-9312
1876-4401
1876-4401
DOI:10.1016/j.artres.2011.03.005