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Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity with a custom device.
C Sánchez Bacaicoa1, S Rico-Martín2, E Morales3
1Hospital 12 de Octubre, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|May 17, 2021
Summary
The abiPWV device accurately measures brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), a key indicator of arterial stiffness. Its clinical utility is comparable to the reference device, making it a comprehensive tool for vascular risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Research
- Vascular Physiology
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Arterial stiffness, assessed by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV), is crucial for evaluating vascular risk.
- The abiPWV device measures pulse wave velocities and ankle-brachial index (ABI), including baPWV.
- Validation of new devices is essential for reliable clinical application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To calculate baPWV using the abiPWV device.
- To validate the abiPWV's baPWV measurements against a reference device (VaSera).
- To assess the clinical usefulness of abiPWV for measuring baPWV.
Main Methods:
- 113 patients (52% female, mean age 53 years) were studied.
- Patients were stratified into three groups based on cardiovascular risk factors (CRFs).
- baPWV was measured simultaneously using both abiPWV and VaSera devices.
Main Results:
- A strong correlation (r=0.93, p<.001) and low percentage error (4.5%) were found between abiPWV and VaSera for baPWV.
- baPWV values increased significantly with higher CRF groups (p<.001).
- Results from abiPWV were comparable to the reference VaSera device.
Conclusions:
- The abiPWV device provides safe and accurate baPWV measurements.
- Its clinical utility for assessing arterial stiffness is similar to the VaSera device.
- The abiPWV is a complete device for comprehensive vascular risk assessment.
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