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  1. The pathophysiology of excessive premature cerebrovascular disease mortality amongst South Asian stroke survivors (SA) living in Britain remains unclear. We hypothesised that South Asian stroke survivors with ...

    Authors: A. Gunarathne, J. V. Patel, B. Gammon, R. Potluri, R. Bhutt, N. Panjai, J. Chackrakathail, M. Wijetunge, E. A. Hughes and G. Y. Lip
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203141
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  4. Impaired function of endothelium has been reported to be the initial step in atherosclerosis and thus may be seen as either independent cardiovascular risk factor or a marker of a present underlying abnormality.

    Authors: O. Polikina and V. Vikentyev
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203135
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  7. Apart from stiff arteries, increased pulse pressure is associated with increased left ventricular (LV) contractility. We investigated whether elevated LV performance can be derived from carotid artery diameter...

    Authors: K. D. Reesink, E. Hermeling, J. Waltenberger and A. P. G. Hoeks
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203129
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  8. Clinic brachial blood pressure (BP) is typically recorded in the seated, supine and standing positions. However, it is unknown whether central BP may be differentially altered with postural changes, and this m...

    Authors: S. B. Thomas, D. J. Holland, D. Gilroy, J. W. Sacre and J. E. Sharman
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203127
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  9. Aortic blood pressure (BP) has been shown as a stronger predictor of target organ damage than brachial BP. Whether pre-treatment aortic BP is a better determinant of early anti-hypertensive response than brach...

    Authors: A. Mahmud and J. Feely
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203125
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  10. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Recently, several genome wide association studies have reported associations between a region on chromosome 9p21 and a broad range of arte...

    Authors: H. M. Bjorck, T. Lanne, U. Alehagen, K. Persson, L. Rundkvist, A. Hamsten, U. Dahlstrom and P. Eriksson
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203123
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  12. The dynamic determination of peripheral vascular resistances requires simultaneous determination of organ perfusion and systemic arterial blood pressure (BP). We developed an integrated Nuclear Magnetic Resona...

    Authors: J. C. Ménard, E. Giacomini, C. Baligand, D. Bertoldi and P. G. Carlier
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203111
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  13. Arterial stiffness can be assessed using pulse wave velocity (PWV). However, distance measurement introduces an error and an average PWV is considered although arterial stiffness increases distally. A patient ...

    Authors: C. A. D. Leguy, P. Boutouyrie, E. M. H. Bosboom, E. Bozec, L. Simons, A. P. G. Hoeks and F. N. Vosse
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203109
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  14. With aid of the pulse pressure and radius wave form of the AO as input to a mechanical model, a set of aortic wall parameters can be identified describing different properties of the aortic wall, e.g. elastin,...

    Authors: J. Karlsson, J. Stalhand, H. Astrand, M. Karlsson and T. Lanne
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203107
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  15. The aim of this study was to compare a new device for the automatic evaluation of carotid diameter (D) and intima-media thickness (IMT) from ultrasound B-mode image sequences, with a RF echotracking system (RF...

    Authors: E. Bianchini, E. Bozec, V. Gemignani, F. Faita, C. Giannarelli, P. Boutouyrie, S. Laurent and M. Demi
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203105
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  16. The assessment of endothelial function has been accepted as an independent surrogate marker of cardiovascular disease (CVD), having both positive prognostic and diagnostic implications. The Digital Volume Puls...

    Authors: A. Gunarathne, J. V. Patel, B. Gammon, J. Chackrakathail, R. Potluri, R. Bhutt, N. Panjai, E. A. Hughes and G. Y. H. Lip
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203103
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  17. Hemodialysis vascular access stenosis remains a frequent complication. However; early detection is challenging and costly. The aim of this in-vitro study was to assess the value of a new detection method based...

    Authors: K. Van Canneyt, R. N. Planken, S. Eloot, P. Segers and P. Verdonck
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203101
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  18. We compared the accuracy with which central systolic aortic pressure (cSBP) can be estimated from the late systolic shoulder of the digital artery pressure waveform (SBP2) when the digital waveform is calibrated ...

    Authors: A. Guilcher, B. Clapp, S. Brett and P. Chowienczyk
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203099
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  19. In younger individuals peripheral muscular arteries are stiffer and pulse wave velocity (PWVm) greater than central elastic artery stiffness and PWVe (PWVm>PWVe). The marked increase in aortic stiffness with age,...

    Authors: S. Hickson, W. Nichols, I. Wilkinson and C. McEniery
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203097
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  20. Women with Turner syndrome (TS) face increased morbidity and mortality from congenital and acquired cardiovascular (CV) diseases. Traditional indices of unfavourable CV risk are increased in TS. However, the s...

    Authors: K. H. Mortensen, K. W. Hansen, M. Erlandsen, J. S. Christiansen and C. H. Gravholt
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203095
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  21. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive condition affecting Caucasians. Improved survival paralleled with a high prevalence of risk factors (diabetes and systemic inflammation) suggest that...

    Authors: J. Hull, R. Garrod, T. Ho, R. Knight, J. Cockcroft, D. Shale and C. Bolton
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203093
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  23. There was demonstrated that rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) were associated with arterial damage. However it is not well known which of diseases has bigger impact on measures of a...

    Authors: A. Cypiene, A. Venalis, J. Dadoniene, R. Rugiene, L. Ryliskyte, Z. Petrulioniene, M. Kovaite, V. Skorniakov and A. Laucevicius
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203087
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  25. The aim of the present study was to ascertain in vascular diseased patients the morphological characteristics of the common carotid artery (CCA), i.e. intima-media thickness (IMT) and IMT ipsi- and bilateral i...

    Authors: I. M. Graf, F. H. B. M. Schreuder, J. M. Hameleers, W. H. Mess, R. S. Reneman and A. P. G. Hoeks
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203072
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  26. To analyze the incidence and severity of subclinical vascular disease (VD) using ultrasonography in patients (p.) with essential hypertension (HT).

    Authors: P. Forcada, C. Kotliar, O. Montana, C. Schulte, G. Millet, S. Obregon, J. Guerrieri and D. Turri
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203070
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  28. Intrinsic (pressure independent) arterial stiffness is becoming increasingly important as treatment target in hypertensive patients but is still difficult to assess non-invasively. We measured pulse wave veloc...

    Authors: E. Hermeling, K. D. Reesink, A. A. Kroon, P. Segers and A. P. G. Hoeks
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203066
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  29. Different methodologies for determination of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) exist. Distance (L) can be measured from carotid-femoral measurement sites (Ldirect) or obtained by subtracting carotid-stern...

    Authors: S. J. Vermeersch, E. Rietzschel, T. C. Gillebert, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie and P. Segers
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203064
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  30. The evaluation of carotid-to-femoral pulse transit time (PTT) is required to estimate the carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, a parameter considered as the gold standard for the quantification of large artery...

    Authors: M. De Melis, U. Morbiducci, L. Scalise, E. P. Tomasini, D. Delbeke, R. Baets, L. M. Van Bortel and P. Segers
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203062
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  31. The Arteriograph, a device basically consisting of a brachial cuff, has recently been launched as a new tool to measure pulse wave velocity (PWV). Brachial blood pressure is measured during supra-systolic pres...

    Authors: B. Trachet, J. G. Kips, A. Swillens, M. L. De Buyzere, B. Suys, N. Stergiopulos and P. Segers
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203060
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  32. Arterial stiffness (AS) reflects morfo-functional modifications of elastic arteries due to aging and atherosclerosis.

    Authors: F. Santini, C. Palombo, C. Morizzo, E. Malshi, P. Spontoni, M. Kozakova, R Di Stefano and A. Balbarini
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203058
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  33. Pediatric hypertension is increasing in prevalence with the global childhood obesity epidemic. The burden of paediatric hypertension and prehypertension are poorly understood in areas of the Indian subcontinent.

    Authors: J. V. Patel, R. Potluri, A. Gunarathne, J. K. Cruickshank, G Y H Lip, D. Prabharkaran, P. S. Gill and E. A. Hughes
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203056
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  34. An increase in blood velocity-associated shear stress results in release of endothelial factors, causing endothelium-dependent flow mediated dilatation (FMD). Hypercapnia strongly stimulates cerebral blood flo...

    Authors: N. P. Saeed, G. Esquivel, I. M. Graf and A. P. G. Hoeks
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203054
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  37. The Insulin Resistance Syndrome is characterized by decreased tissue sensitivity to the action of insulin, obesity and a thick Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT). Homeostasis Model Assessment (HOMA) remains...

    Authors: T. J. Dekker, J. D. Barth, P. Rol and M. M. Zonjee
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203037
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  38. Serum uric acid is linked to vascular nitric oxide activity and therefore can blunt endothelium-dependent vasodilation. Antioxidants may increase nitric oxide activity and endothelial function and this might r...

    Authors: H. W. Huisman, A. E. Schutte, J. M. van Rooyen, R. Schutte, N. T. Malan, L. Malan and C. M. T. Fourie
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203035
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  39. Parameters characterizing arterial stiffness - augmentation index (AIx) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) - are autonomous and independent cardiovascular risk factors. In this study we examined if the spinal anest...

    Authors: S. Lengyel, P. Sarkany, E. Komonyi, E. Szelei, G. Paragh, B. Fülesdi and D. Pall
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203033
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  40. to analyze the influence of quinapril on aortic PWV, whole blood viscosity (WBV), shear stress in the ascending aorta (AA) and common carotid artery (CCA), prometaloproteinase-1 (proMMP-1) and its tissue inhib...

    Authors: M. Rajzer, W. Wojciechowska, M. Klocek, M. Brzozowska-Kiszka and K. Kawecka-Jaszcz
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203031
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  41. HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) lower serum cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular events in hypertensive subjects. It has been suggested that statins may also reduce brachial blood pressure (BP) modestl...

    Authors: A. D. Hughes, C. Manisty, J. Mayet, R. Tapp, P. Sever, N. Poulter and S. Thom
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203029
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  42. Oral contraceptives (OC) are among the most frequently used drugs in the world. We describe the population effects of current and longterm OC exposure on carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV).

    Authors: E. R. Rietzschel, M. L. De Buyzere, P. Segers, S. Bekaert, D. De Bacquer, G. G. De Backer and T. C. Gillebert
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203027
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  43. LDS is a newly described condition caused by mutations in the genes encoding transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-B) receptors 1 and 2. The condition is associated with vascular tortuousity and formation and r...

    Authors: T. J. Bradley, C. P. Barnett, D. Chitayat and A. Hinek
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203025
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  44. Severe renal artery stenosis is responsible for 5% of all hypertension cases. Treatment of the stenosis is often decided upon catheterisation, with a pressure gradient (DP) of 10mmHg used as cut-off, thus requ...

    Authors: J. Kips, S. Van Bergen, B. Drieghe, D. Devos, K. Van Canneyt, B. Van der Smissen, B. Trachet, P. Verdonck and P. Segers
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203023
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  45. It has been proposed that blood flow in coronary arteries is augmented by waves travelling-back from the distal aorta. However, these waves have never been identified. We used wave intensity analysis to time a...

    Authors: J. E. Davies, Z. I. Whinnett, N. Hadjiloizou, J. Aguado-Sierra, K. Parker, D. P. Francis, A. D. Hughes and J. Mayet
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203021
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  46. Carotid — femoral aortic stiffness (PWV) and pressure wave reflections (AI), both markers of cardiovascular mortality, are considered to increase in parallel. A disassociation between PWV and AI has been descr...

    Authors: A. D. Protogerou, M. E. Safar, T. G. Papaioannou, P. Iaria, H. Safar, P. Ducimetier and J. Blacher
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203019
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  48. Despite the large variation in pulse pressure waveform throughout the aorta, the diastolic decay of the pressure waveform is almost identical. We hypothesise that this is because there is a common reservoir pr...

    Authors: S. M. E. Ieng, J. E. Davies, J. Baksi, D. P. Francis, K. H. Parker, J. M. Mayet and A. D. Hughes
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203009
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  49. Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), an autosomal dominant inherited disorder of connective tissue, results from mutations in the gene encoding type III procollagen (COL3A1), can present with spontaneous ar...

    Authors: K. T. Ong, S. Laurent, J. Perdu, H. Plauchu, D. Germain, P. Collignon, G. Georgesco, E. Bozec, B. Laloux, J. De Backer, X. Jeunemaitre and P. Boutouyrie
    Citation: Artery Research 2008 2:203005
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