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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Vascular Biology

Background:

  • Arterial stiffness is crucial for vascular health and disease, impacting mechanobiology and biomechanics.
  • A growing body of research exists on arterial stiffness, utilizing diverse methodologies.
  • Discrepancies in reported values and meanings due to varied quantification methods hinder literature integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methods used for quantifying arterial stiffness across different scales, from cells to clinical assessments.
  • To identify a unifying theoretical framework for measuring arterial stiffness.
  • To highlight the need for synthesizing disparate research findings for a comprehensive understanding.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on arterial stiffness measurement techniques.
  • Analysis of methods applied to isolated cells, excised vessels, and clinical evaluations.
  • Identification of commonalities and differences in quantification approaches.

Main Results:

  • Numerous methods and metrics are employed to quantify arterial stiffness.
  • Reported values for arterial stiffness vary significantly across studies and methods.
  • A single theoretical approach can potentially bridge different scales and applications.

Conclusions:

  • A unified theoretical approach is essential for standardizing arterial stiffness measurements.
  • Synthesizing fragmented research is necessary for advancing our understanding of vascular health and disease.
  • Further research should focus on integrating findings to appreciate the role of vascular cells in arterial maintenance and repair.