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View article: The impact of healthy motion seating on lower‐limb blood flow and blood pressure response to simulated long‐haul air travel
The impact of healthy motion seating on lower‐limb blood flow and blood pressure response to simulated long‐haul air travel Open
Prolonged sitting inherent to long‐haul air travel can acutely decrease lower‐limb blood flow and increase brachial blood pressure. Healthy motion seating (HMS), which passively alters sitting interface pressure and posture, is a promising…
View article: Comparison of Non-Invasive Estimation of Central Aortic Blood Pressure and Biomarkers of Vascular Health Measured by Two Devices Using Brachial Cuff Waveforms
Comparison of Non-Invasive Estimation of Central Aortic Blood Pressure and Biomarkers of Vascular Health Measured by Two Devices Using Brachial Cuff Waveforms Open
Introduction: The pulse wave analysis technology in the specialist SphygmoCor XCEL device has now been implemented in the CONNEQT Pulse device, which is a conventional sphygmomanometer suitable for home blood pressure (BP) monitoring. The …
View article: Association of Office and 24-Hour Ambulatory Measurement of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity with Target Organ Damage in Hypertension
Association of Office and 24-Hour Ambulatory Measurement of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity with Target Organ Damage in Hypertension Open
Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the association of office arterial stiffness and 24 h arterial stiffness as measured by pulse wave velocity (PWV) with subclinical target organ damage (TOD) in a hypertensive cohort. Method…
View article: Association Between Healthy and Non-healthy Vascular Aging with Hypertensive Target Organ Damage in Hospitalized Patients
Association Between Healthy and Non-healthy Vascular Aging with Hypertensive Target Organ Damage in Hospitalized Patients Open
Objective To investigate the correlation between healthy vascular aging (HVA) and non-healthy vascular aging (NHVA) with hypertensive target organ damage (TOD). Methods This study included individuals from the Geriatrics Department of Ruij…
View article: Association Between Healthy and Non-Healthy Vascular Aging with Hypertensive Target Organ Damage
Association Between Healthy and Non-Healthy Vascular Aging with Hypertensive Target Organ Damage Open
Objective: To investigate the correlation between healthy vascular aging (HVA) and non-healthy vascular aging (NHVA) with hypertensive target organ damage (TOD). Methods: This study included individuals from the Geriatrics Department of Ru…
View article: Assessing the Validity of Computerized Algorithms for Determining Pulse Wave Velocity: A Clinical Study
Assessing the Validity of Computerized Algorithms for Determining Pulse Wave Velocity: A Clinical Study Open
Introduction: Aortic stiffness, assessed through carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV), has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. Measurements of PWV are based on the proper identification of th…
View article: Association of 24-h central hemodynamics and stiffness with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. The VASOTENS Registry
Association of 24-h central hemodynamics and stiffness with cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. The VASOTENS Registry Open
Objectives: In hemodialysis patients, central hemodynamics, stiffness, and wave reflections assessed through ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) showed superior prognostic value for cardiovascular (CV) events than peripheral blood …
View article: Synergistic effect of isoflavone-rich kudzu root extract and Inonotus obliquus (chaga) extract on an induced diabetes model in rodents
Synergistic effect of isoflavone-rich kudzu root extract and Inonotus obliquus (chaga) extract on an induced diabetes model in rodents Open
Isoflavones have been identified as potential anti-diabetic agents, but adverse side effects especially at high dosage has continued to plague their clinical uptake. We explore the benefits of individual and co-treatment of diabetic rodent…
View article: Validation of Noninvasive Derivation of the Central Aortic Pressure Waveform from Fingertip Photoplethysmography Using a Novel Selective Transfer Function Method
Validation of Noninvasive Derivation of the Central Aortic Pressure Waveform from Fingertip Photoplethysmography Using a Novel Selective Transfer Function Method Open
Introduction: Central aortic pressure waveform analyses can provide clinically relevant information beyond conventional brachial blood pressure (BP) assessment. This waveform can be reproduced noninvasively through application of a general…
View article: O011 Exploring Nocturnal Blood Pressure Surges Relationships with Brain Health and Cognitive Function.
O011 Exploring Nocturnal Blood Pressure Surges Relationships with Brain Health and Cognitive Function. Open
Introduction Cerebral small vessel disease is a possible mechanism to explain the link between long-term incompletely treated obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and dementia. Recent evidence suggests nocturnal blood pressure (BP) surges trigge…
View article: From peripheral finger-derived pulse waveforms to aortic pressure waveform features: an application of a generalized transfer function
From peripheral finger-derived pulse waveforms to aortic pressure waveform features: an application of a generalized transfer function Open
Aortic (central) pressure waveform features contain valuable haemodynamic information and have the capacity to be easily and conveniently implemented in wearable health devices. Future use of these features in wearable health devices incor…
View article: The pressure field as a methodology for fluid management and red cell preservation during cardiac surgery
The pressure field as a methodology for fluid management and red cell preservation during cardiac surgery Open
Purpose: Anemia and red cell transfusion contribute to morbidity and mortality of surgery. The concept of patient blood management to mitigate preoperative anemia, optimize coagulation, conserve red cells intraoperatively and accept lower …
View article: The pressure field as a methodology for fluid management and red cell preservation during cardiac surgery
The pressure field as a methodology for fluid management and red cell preservation during cardiac surgery Open
Purpose: Anemia and red cell transfusion contribute to morbidity and mortality of surgery. The concept of patient blood management to mitigate preoperative anemia, optimize coagulation, conserve red cells intraoperatively and accept lower …
View article: The prevalence and impact of orthostatic intolerance in young women across the hypermobility spectrum
The prevalence and impact of orthostatic intolerance in young women across the hypermobility spectrum Open
Orthostatic intolerance (OI) is frequently reported in young women with generalized hypermobility spectrum disorder (G‐HSD) and hypermobile EDS (hEDS). However, it remains currently unclear whether OI is a comorbidity or fundamental part o…
View article: Disparate Associations of 24-h Central Aortic and Brachial Cuff Blood Pressure With Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage and Cardiovascular Risk
Disparate Associations of 24-h Central Aortic and Brachial Cuff Blood Pressure With Hypertension-Mediated Organ Damage and Cardiovascular Risk Open
Objective Aim of this study was to evaluate the associations of non-invasive central aortic and peripheral (brachial) blood pressure (BP) for Hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD) and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk…
View article: Challenges Presented by Cuffless Measurement of Blood Pressure if Adopted for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension
Challenges Presented by Cuffless Measurement of Blood Pressure if Adopted for Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension Open
The global health burden presented by hypertension is providing increased motivation for improved means of collection of blood pressure (BP) data. A growing area of research and commercial activity is the use of wearable devices to provide…
View article: Relationship between Arterial Stiffness and Renal Function Determined by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD‐EPI) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Equations in a Chinese Cohort Undergoing Health Examination
Relationship between Arterial Stiffness and Renal Function Determined by Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD‐EPI) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) Equations in a Chinese Cohort Undergoing Health Examination Open
Background . The association between arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk in CKD and ESRD patients is well established. However, the relationship between renal function estimation and properties of large arteries is unclear due to th…
View article: Fatty Liver Index is Positively Associated with Arterial Stiffness in a Chinese Cohort Undergoing Health Assessment
Fatty Liver Index is Positively Associated with Arterial Stiffness in a Chinese Cohort Undergoing Health Assessment Open
Objective Nonalcoholic fatty fiver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic liver injury closely related to insulin resistance. Fatty liver index (FLI) can be used as a surrogate marker and is a validated index for NAFLD. This study aimed to explore…
View article: P.62 Assessment of Isoflavone and Ethanolic Extract of Inonotus Obliquus on Experimentally Induced Diabetes
P.62 Assessment of Isoflavone and Ethanolic Extract of Inonotus Obliquus on Experimentally Induced Diabetes Open
Purpose Studies support beneficial effects of isoflavones, but antidiabetic effects of these agents remains unconfirmed [1,2]. This pilot study investigates isoflavones and Inonotus obliquus (chaga) extract effects on diabetes. Methods Dia…
View article: Effect of Body Habitus and Heart Rate on Accuracy of Aortic-Radial Transfer Functions for Predicting Central Hemodynamic Indices in Growing Children
Effect of Body Habitus and Heart Rate on Accuracy of Aortic-Radial Transfer Functions for Predicting Central Hemodynamic Indices in Growing Children Open
Central Systolic Blood Pressure (cSBP) and Central Augmentation Index (cAIx) have been independently associated with cardiovascular risk in adults, and can be estimated using a generalized peripheral-to-central transfer function. We hypoth…
View article: Assessment of Central Arterial Hemodynamics in Children: Comparison of Noninvasive and Invasive Measurements
Assessment of Central Arterial Hemodynamics in Children: Comparison of Noninvasive and Invasive Measurements Open
Background In adults, central systolic blood pressure (cSBP) and augmentation index (cAIx) are independently associated with cardiovascular events and mortality. There is increasing interest in central hemodynamic indices in children. We a…
View article: Heart rate and blood pressure dependence of aortic distensibility in rats: comparison of measured and calculated pulse wave velocity
Heart rate and blood pressure dependence of aortic distensibility in rats: comparison of measured and calculated pulse wave velocity Open
Objectives: When assessing arterial stiffness, heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) are potential confounders. It appears that the HR/BP dependences of pulse wave velocity (PWV) and distensibility are different, even though both assess …
View article: Measuring Arterial Stiffness in Animal Experimental Studies
Measuring Arterial Stiffness in Animal Experimental Studies Open
The arterial wall is a composite material of elastin, collagen, and extracellular matrix with acutely modifiable material properties through the action of smooth muscle cells. Therefore, arterial stiffness is a complex parameter that chang…
View article: Nocturnal swallowing augments arousal intensity and arousal tachycardia
Nocturnal swallowing augments arousal intensity and arousal tachycardia Open
Significance Spontaneous arousals from sleep are associated with tachycardia and blood pressure responses excessive to physiological need. The prevailing view is that stereotyped autonomic activity is generated by feedforward inputs from c…
View article: Relationship between Obesity Phenotypes and Cardiovascular Risk in a Chinese Cohort
Relationship between Obesity Phenotypes and Cardiovascular Risk in a Chinese Cohort Open
Objective The changing living patterns in China are accompanied by an increase in prevalence of cardiovascular disease for which obesity is a significant factor. This study investigated the association between obesity phenotypes and risk o…