Effect on the anatomical structure of the arterial tree on the measurement of pulse wave velocity in man

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Abstract

The introduction of an individual anatomical parameter R, taking into account the different lengths of the aorta and of the iliaca-femoralis-tibialis, reduces the individual variability in the measurement of the pulse wave velocity. The dependence of pulse wave velocity on age and pressure is discussed in terms of results obtained by a multivariate analysis of experimental data.

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