Pulse Wave Velocity

Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is the velocity at which the blood pressure pulse propagates through the circulatory system, usually an artery or a combined length of arteries.[1] PWV is used clinically as a measure of Arterial Stiffness and can be readily measured non-invasively in humans, with measurement of carotid to femoral PWV (cfPWV) being the recommended method.[2][3][4] cfPWV is highly reproducible,[5] and predicts future cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality independent of conventional cardiovascular risk factors.[6][7] It has been recognized by the European Society of Hypertension as an indicator of target organ damage and a useful additional test in the investigation of hypertension.[8]

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