IMR Press / RCM / Volume 25 / Issue 1 / DOI: 10.31083/j.rcm2501007
Open Access Review
The Value of Serial Measurement of Arterial Stiffness in Cardiovascular Disease
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1 Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul Metropolitan Government-Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 07061 Seoul, Republic of Korea
*Correspondence: khl2876@gmail.com (Hack-Lyoung Kim)
Rev. Cardiovasc. Med. 2024, 25(1), 7; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.rcm2501007
Submitted: 24 August 2023 | Revised: 26 September 2023 | Accepted: 10 October 2023 | Published: 8 January 2024
Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by IMR Press.
This is an open access article under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Abstract

Clinically assessing arterial stiffness is valuable because it aids in predicting future cardiovascular events. There are several methods for measuring arterial stiffness, including pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index, and pulse pressure. Numerous studies have shown that these indicators of arterial stiffness possess prognostic value for various patient groups as well as the general population. In cross-sectional studies, arterial stiffness was also linked to organ damage indices. However, most studies related to arterial stiffness have relied on a single measurement. Taking multiple serial measurements of arterial stiffness offers several advantages. Through repeated assessments, one can confirm the variability of arterial stiffness and observe changes over time, which is beneficial for understanding its pathophysiology. Such repeated measurements are also invaluable in evaluating the efficacy of interventions aimed at improving arterial stiffness. However, caution is needed, as there is no standardized method for measuring arterial stiffness. For instance, with PWV, the values can be influenced by numerous external factors. Therefore, the external conditions during the measurement must be noted. It’s essential to recognize the pros and cons of repeated arterial stiffness measurements and integrate them effectively into clinical practice.

Keywords
arterial stiffness
pulse wave velocity
repeated measurements
serial measurements
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