Issue 2/2007
Content (126 Articles)
How to Measure Endothelial Function by Pulse Wave Analysis
Carmel M. McEniery
Importance of the aortic reservoir in determining the shape of the arterial pressure waveform — The forgotten lessons of Frank
Justin E. Davies, Nearchos Hadjiloizou, Debora Leibovich, Anura Malaweera, Jordi Alastruey-Arimon, Zachary I. Whinnett, Charlotte H. Manisty, Darrel P. Francis, Jazmin Aguado-Sierra, Rodney A. Foale, Iqbal S. Malik, Kim H. Parker, Jamil Mayet, Alun D. Hughes
Methodological Considerations on Measuring Central Blood Pressure and Wave Reflection
Patrick Segers
01.01 Arterial Stiffness is Increased in Paediatric Heart Recipients
E. Sharkey, A. Klinge, J. Allen, A. Murray, R. Kirk, J. O’Sullivan
01.02 Arterial Structure and Function and Environmental Exposure to Cadmium
R. Schutte, T. Nawrot, T. Richart, L. Thijs, H. A. Roels, L. M. Van Bortel, H. Struijker-Boudier, J. A. Staessen
01.03 Carotid Plaque, Arterial Stiffness Gradient, and Bending Strain in Hypertension
H. B. Beaussier, I. M. Masson, C. C. Collin, E. B. Bozec, B. L. Laloux, P. B. Boutouyrie, S. L. Laurent
01.04 Non Invasive Evaluation of Arterial Remodeling in Patients with Fabry Disease after Enzyme Replacement Therapy
C. C. Collin, M. B. Briet, H. B. Beaussier, E. B. Bozec, B. L. Laloux, P. B. Boutouyrie, S. L. Laurent
01.05 Response of Blood Flow and Vascular Resistance in Common Carotid Artery to Hypercapnia
N. P. Saeed, G. Esquivel, I. M. Graf, A. P. G. Hoeks, M. A. van Duinen
01.06 Biomechanical Analysis of Human Common Carotid Arteries by Segmented Approach on Non-Invasive Echotracking Systems
I. Masson, H. Beaussier, A. Isacila, M. Zidi, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie
05.01 Can Wave Intensity Help Explain the Different Velocity Flow Profiles in the Coronary Arteries?
N. Hadjiloizou, J. Davies, D. Francis, A. J. Baksi, K. Parker, A. Hughes, J. Mayet
05.02 Heritability and Intrafamilial Aggregation of Arterial Characteristics
J. S. Seidlerova, J. A. S. Staessen, M. B. Bochud, M. C. Cwynar, M. D. Dolejsova, T. K. Kuznetsova, T. N. Nawrot, A. O. Olszanecka, K. S. Stolarz, L. T. Thijs, W. W. Wojciechowska, HAS.-B. Struijker-Boudier, KK.-J. Kawecka-Jaszcz, R. C. E. Elston, R. F. Fagard, J. F. Filipovsky
05.03 Osteoprotegerin is Related to Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity and Survival in Hemodialysis Patients
J. Nemcsik, B. C. S. Fekete, G. Speer, G. Bakonyi, J. Egresits, E. Fodor, T. E. H. Othmane, A. Szabo, I. Kiss, A. Tisler
05.04 Acute Effects of Passive Smoking on Peripheral Vascular Function
D. Adamopoulos, J. F. Argacha, M. Gujic, N. Amai, D. Fontaine, G. Berkenboom, P. van de Borne
06.01 The Influence of Cardiovascular Disease and Risk Factors on Age-Related Changes in Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity
C. M. McEniery, Y. Yasmin, M. Munnery, S. M. L. Wallace, B. McDonnell, K. M. Maki-Petaja, S. Hickson, J. R. Cockcroft, I. B. Wilkinson
06.02 Aortic and Carotid Stiffness in Older Adults. The Rotterdam Study
F. U. S. Mattace-Raso, N. M. van Popele, A. Hofman, J. C. M. Witteman
06.03 Nitric Oxide and Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor Regulate the Adaptation of Human Conduit Artery Mechanics to Changes in Shear Stress
J. Bellien, M. Iacob, C. Thuillez, R. Joannides
06.04 Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease is Associated with Impaired Secretion of Fat Produced Hormones and Increased Cardiovascular Risk
K. Baou, C. Vlachopoulos, E. Manesis, N. Ioakeimidis, G. Papatheodoridis, J. Koskinas, A. Archimandritis, C. Stefanadis
06.05 Aortic Stiffness and Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
R. Sabit, C. E. Bolton, J. M. Edwards, A. G. Fraser, D. J. Shale, J. R. Cockcroft
06.06 Arterial Stiffness and Enlargement in Mild to Moderate Chronic Renal Failure: Role of Vitamin D
M. Briet, P. Houillier, M. Froissart, E. Bozec, C. Gaucci, C. Collin, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie
06.07 Evaluation of a Method of Wave Reflection Assessment Via Triangular Flow Wave Approximation
J. G. Kips, E. R. Rietzschel, M. L. De Buyzere, T. C. Gillebert, L. M. Van Bortel, P. Segers
06.08 Relationship Between Pulse Wave Velocity and Different Blood Pressure Patterns: The Vobarno Study
A. Paini, M. L. Muiesan, M. Salvetti, C. Corbellini, E. Belotti, G. Galbassini, C. Agabiti-Rosei, C. Aggiusti, L. Micheletti, V. Paderno, E. Agabiti-Rosei
10.01 Arterial Stiffnessisassociated with Elastin Defragmentation and Medial Collagen Content in the Human Aorta
A. Mahmud, M. McNulty, E. McGovern, V. Young, M. Tolan, J. Feely
10.02 Longitudinal Development of Fitness and Fatness from Adolescence to Adulthood: Impact on Arterial Stiffness at the Age of 36 Years. The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study (AGAHLS)
I. Ferreira, J. W. Twisk, C. D. Stehouwer
10.03 Early Reflection Observed in the Pulse Wave in the Common Carotid Artery Originates from Either the Circle of Willis or the Capillary Bed of the Facial Musculature
E. Hermeling, K. D. Reesink, A. P. Hoeks
10.04 Large and Small Artery Structure & Stiffness in Relation to Glycaemia and Blood Pressure in Pre-Menopausal Women
M. Banerjee, C. Austin, R. A. Malik, J. K. Cruickshank
P.001 Acute Effects of Nicotine on Peripheral and Coronary Vascular Function in Young Non-Smokers
D. Adamopoulos, J. F. Argacha, M. Gujic, C. Garcia, N. Preumont, J. P. Degaute, S. Goldman, P. van de Borne
P.002 Habitual Antioxidant Vitamin Intake, Augmentation Index and Flow Mediated Dilation in Hypertensive Patients and Normotensive Controls
Y. Plantinga, L. Ghiadoni, A. Magagna, S. Salvini, M. Ceroti, G. Masala, D. Palli, S. Taddei, A. Salvetti
P.003 Effects of Aging on Pulse Wave Velocity in African Men and Women
A. E. Schutte, H. W. Huisman, M. Reimann, J. M. Van Rooyen, L. Malan, N. T. Malan
P.004 Ethnic Differences in Pulse Wave Velocity and its Relation to Blood Pressure
H. W. Huisman, A. E. Schutte, J. M. Van Rooyen, M. Reimann, L. Malan, N. T. Malan, R. Schutte
P.005 Increased Arterial Wall Stiffness in Resistant Hypertensive Patients in Comparison with Essential Hypertension
J. Rosa, R. Holaj, B. Strauch, O. Petrak, T. Pikus, T. Zelinka, D. Wichterle, J. Widimsky jr.
P.006 Measurement of Arterial Pulse Wave Velocity Support the Suspicion of Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients with Metabolic Syndrome or Diabetes Mellitus
J. Spac, J. Hanus, M. Soucek, H. Nemcova
P.007 Reference Values for Arterial Stiffness in a Sub-Saharan African Population
M. Reimann, H. W. Huisman, R. Schutte, L. Malan, J. M. van Rooyen, A. E. Schutte
P.008 Comparative Study of Augmentation Index Measured by Two Different Devices
M. Patraulea, O. Mayer Jr., M. Dolejsova, J. Filipovsky
P.009 The Effect of Spironolactone on Pulse Wave Characteristics in Hypertension: Influence of the Aldosterone to Renin Ratio (ARR)
K. M. S. AlHashmi, H. K. Parthasarathy, A. D. McMahon, A. D. Struthers, T. M. MacDonald, I. Ford, G. T. McInnes, J. M. C. Connell
P.010 Renal Artery Stenosis and its Diagnostics in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
I. Klefortova, M. Shamkhalova, A. Bukhman, O. Remizov, M. Shestakova, D. Ustyuzhanin, M. Sharia, E. Tugeeva, U. Buziashvili
P.012 The Association Between Free Thyroxine, Aortic Rigidity and Genetic Polymorphism of Angiotensin II Type 1 Receptor in a Population Sample
O. Mayer, J. Filipovský, M. Pešta, J. Hrbková, M. Dolejšová
P.013 Blood Pressure, Arterial Rigidity and Alcohol Intake in a Population Sample
O. Mayer Jr., J. Filipovský, M. Dolejšová, L. Handl
P.014 Augmentation Index is a More Prominent Parameter as Compared to Flow Mediated Vasodilatation for the Detection of Arterial Wall Dysfunction in Young Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
A. Cypiene, A. Laucevicius, A. Venalis, J. Dadoniene, R. Rugiene, L. Ryliskyte, Z. Petrulioniene, M. Kovaite, V. Skorniakov
P.015 Automated Radio-Frequency Versus Manual B-Mode Ultrasound Common Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Measurements in Routine Clinical Practice: A Direct Comparison of Risk Factor Relations and Associations with Future Events
S. Dogan, Y. Plantinga, J. M. Dijk, Y. van der Graaf, D. E. Grobbee, M. L. Bots
P.016 The Assessment of Endothelial Function in Brachial Artery may Contribute to the Discrimination of the Metabolic Syndrome
L. Ryliskyte, M. Kovaite, A. Badariene, V. Dzenkeviciute, A. Cypiene, A. Laucevicius
P.017 The Influence of Ethnicity on Femoral-Dorsalis Pedis Pulse Wave Velocity: A Study Comparing South Asians and Caucasians
B. McDonnell, C. M. McEniery, I. B. Wilkinson, J. R. Cockcroft
P.018 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms and their Effect on Arterial Wave Reflection and Morphology
A. Swillens, L. Lanoye, J. De Backer, N. Stergiopulos, P. Verdonck, F. Vermassen, P. Segers
P.019 Carotid-Radial Pulse Wave Velocity During the Tests on Reactive Hyperemia in Patients with Isolated Systolic and Systolic-Diastolic Arterial Hypertension
A. A. Dzizinsky, K. V. Protasov, O. V. Fedorishina, S. G. Kuklin
P.020 Interrelations Between Carotid-Radial Pulse Wave Velocity and Blood Pressure Monitoring Data in Patients with Isolated Systolic Hypertension
K. V. Protasov, A. A. Dzizinsky, D. A. Sinkevich, S. G. Kuklin
P.021 Dynamics of Carotid-Radial Pulse Wave Velocity in Occlusion Test is Related to the Target-Organs Damage in Essential Arterial Hypertension
K. V. Protasov, A. A. Dzizinsky, D. A. Sinkevich, S. G. Kuklin
P.022 Comparison of Complior, Sphygmocor and Arteriograph for Assessment of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity in Patients with Arterial Hypertension
M. W. Rajzer, M. Klocek, W. Wojciechowska, I. Palka, M. Brzozowska-Kiszka, K. L. Kawecka-Jaszcz
P.023 Increased Cardiovascular Risk in First-Degree Relatives (Without Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, AAA) to AAA Patients?
R. De Basso, A. Fagerlind, T. Sandgren, Å. Rydén Ahlgren, T. Länne
P.024 Cardiac Function, Large Arteries Properties and Mortality in Older Patients with Atherosclerosis
L. Handl, J. Filipovsky, P. Mudra, O. Mayer, P. Roucka
P.025 Increased Arterial Stiffness Amongst Healthy South Asians in the United Kingdom in the Absence of Raised Blood Pressure
A. Gunarathne, J. V. Patel, R. Potluri, R. Butt, B. Gammon, C. Boos, N. Panja, E. A. Hughes, G. Y. H. Lip
P.026 Clinical and Vascular Effects of Switching Patients with Coronary Artery Disease to Nebivolol
F. Ageev, I. Orlova, A. Sankova, E. Nuraliev, B. Kulev
P.027 Arterial Stiffness in Relation to Urinary Aldosterone Excretion and Collagen Metabolism in Essential Hypertension
K. Stolarz-Skrzypek, W. Lubaszewski, A. Olszanecka, W. Wojciechowska, M. Cwynar, M. Loster, T. Grodzicki, K. Kawecka-Jaszcz
P.028 Epigenetic Interaction Between α-Adducin and Renin-Angiotensin-System Genes in Relation to the Elastic Properties of the Femoral Artery
J. S. Seidlerova, J. A. S. Staessen, T. N. Nawrot, HAS.-B. Struijker-Boudier, T. K. Kuznetsova, G. B. Bianchi, E. B. Brand, SMB.-H. Brand-Hermann, R. F. Fagard, J. F. Filipovsky
P.029 Mechanical Characteristics of Carotid Artery Walls in Relation with Prevalent Cardiovascular Diseases
I. M. Graf, F. Schreuder, W. Mess, A. P. G. Hoeks
P.030 Arterial Stiffness is Predictor Cardiovascular Events in Men with Coronary Artery Disease
I. Orlova, F. Ageev, E. Nuraliev
P.031 Chronic Coffee Consumption has a Less Potent Effect on Aortic Stiffness than Caffeine
N. Ioakeimidis, C. Vlachopoulos, N. Alexopoulos, I. Dima, P. Xaplanteris, A. Gravos, K. Baou, C. Stefanadis
P.032 Graded Association Between Large Artery Stiffness and Erectile Dysfunction Severity and Duration in Essential Hypertensive Men
N. Ioakeimidis, C. Vlachopoulos, A. Samentzas, A. Tsokanis, G. Antoniou, K. Rokkas, A. Askitis, C. Stefanadis
P.033 Association Between Arterial Wave Reflections and Penile Doppler Findings in Hypertensive Men with Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction
C. Vlachopoulos, N. Ioakeimidis, K. Rokkas, K. Aznaouridis, A. Tsokanis, A. Samentzas, C. Fassoulakis, C. Stefanadis
P.034 The Influence of Gender, Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition, and Hyperglycemia on Vascular Function in Uncomplicated type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
D. Z. I. Cherney, J. A. Miller, J. W. Scholey, M. G. Dekker, E. B. Sochett, C. Slorach, T. J. Bradley
P.035 Biological Variability of the Ultrasonographic Assessment of Endothelial Dysfunction in Children with High Risk of Manifestation of Atherosclerosis
P. Jehlicka, F. Stozický, J. Varvarovská, J. Racek, O. Mayer jr., J. Filipovský, L. Trefil
P.036 Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and Oxidized LDL — Sensitive Biochemical Markers of Endothelial Dysfunction in Children with Familiar Hypercholesterolemia
P. Jehlicka, F. Stozický, J. Racek, O. Mayer jr., J. Filipovský, L. Trefil
P.037 Pressure Waveform Estimation in the Common Carotid Artery — Different Methods in Comparison
I. Zaccari, A. C. Rossi, E. M. H. Bosboom, P. J. Brands
P.038 Interrelation Between Dynamics of Changes Endothelium-Dependent Dilatation and Local Rigidity of the Brachial Artery in Patients with Hyperlipideamia on a Background of Reception Statins within 6 Months
B. D. Koulev, N. V. Sankova, Nuraliev E. Yu, F. T. Ageev
P.039 The Number of CD34+ Cells in Patients with Stable Angina Pectoris: Influence of Abnormal Glucose Metabolism and Coronary Angioplasty
M. Ruda, O. Vyborov, T. Arefieva, Yu. Karpov, Ye. Parfyonova
P.040 Association of Arterial Stiffness, Carotid Intima-Media Thickness, Carotid Plaques and Flow-Mediated Dilatation with Metabolic Syndrome
M. Kovaite, Z. Petrulioniene, L. Ryliskyte, J. Badariene, A. Cypiene, A. Laucevicius
P.041 Arterial Stiffness may be Determined by Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA)
S. Hickson, Y. Ben-Shlomo, C. McEniery, M. Spratt, M. Munnery, M. Ashby, I. Wilkinson, J. Cockcroft
P.042 Not only Diabetes Mellitus, but also Impaired Glucose Tolerance is Associated with Erectile Dysfunction in Hypertensive Patients
N. Alexopoulos, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Vyssoulis, P. Pietri, K. Aznaouridis, N. Ioakeimidis, C. Stefanadis
P.043 Influence of Catecholamines on Arterial Stiffness in Pheochromocytoma
O. P. Petrák, B. S. Štrauch, T. Z. Zelinka, R. H. Holaj, J. R. Rosa, T. P. Pikus, A. V. Vránková, M. K. Kasalický, L. S. Šafa’ík, J. W. Widimský Jr.
P.044 Effect of Mild Increase of Physical Activity on Microvasculary Reactivity in Obese Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
M. K. Krcma, D. C. Cechurova, Z. R. Rusavy
P.045 Reversible Left Ventricular Dysfunction and Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Plasma Levels in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
J. Papanikolaou, J. Poularas, A. Kalogeromitros, D. Karakitsos, E. Matsakas, A. Karabinis
P.046 Impaired Arterial Elastic Properties in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected NaÏve Patients. The Role of Subclinical Inflammation
G. Antoniou, C. Vlachopoulos, D. Tsiachris, H. Sambatakou, K. Baou, N. Alexopoulos, A. Archimandritis, C. Stefanadis
P.047 Examination of Pressure and Volume Pulse Waves
C. C. Winchester, N. Y. Chou, L. W. Winchester
P.048 Identifying Associations of Reduced Adiposity and Improved Early Markers of Atherosclerosis from a Lifestyle Intervention Aimed at Overweight Adolescents
T. J. Bradley, J. G. Wengle, C. Slorach, J. Hamilton, C. Manlhiot, R. Sananes, K. Adeli, D. K. Katzman, C. S. Birken, B. W. McCrindle
P.049 The P22PHOX -930A/G Polymorphism of Nadph Oxidase: An Independent Genetic Determinant of Wave Reflections
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, K. Baou, C. Vasiliadou, I. Dima, N. Ioakeimidis, D. Kardara, C. Stefanadis
P.050 Predictive Factors for Macro- and Micro-Vascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes
H. Rosolova, B. Petrlova, J. Filipovsky, P. Sifalda, J. Simon
P.051 Arterial Stiffness is Increased in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Seropositivity, But Not in Patients with Hepatitis B Virus Seropositivity and the Role of Leptin
K. Baou, C. Vlachopoulos, E. Manesis, N. Ioakeimidis, J. Koskinas, P. Xaplanteris, I. Dima, A. Archimadritis, C. Stafanadis
P.052 An Interleukin-6 Polymorphism Determines Changes in Arterial Stiffness Caused by Acute Inflammation
I. Dima, C. Vlachopoulos, C. Vasiliadou, N. Ioakeimidis, P. Xaplanteris, D. Kardara, K. Baou, C. Stefanadis
P.053 An Interleukin-6 Polymorphism Determines Changes in Arterial Stiffness Caused by Acute Inflammation
I. Dima, C. Vlachopoulos, C. Vasiliadou, P. Xaplanteris, N. Iokeimidis, K. Aznaouridis, K. Baou, C. Stefanadis
P.054 Relationship Between, Blood Viscosity, Shear Stress and Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Arterial Hypertension
M. W. Rajzer, M. Klocek, W. Wojciechowska, I. Palka, K. L. Kawecka-Jaszcz
P.055 Common Carotid Artery Stiffness: More Sensitive to Age and Gender Related Large Artery Stiffening than Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity?
S. J. Vermeersch, E. R. Rietzschel, M. L. De Buyzere, D. De Bacquer, G. De Backer, L. M. Van Bortel, T. C. Gillebert, P. R. Verdonck, P. Segers
P.056 Heritability of Arterial Wall Intima Media Thickness in Different Vascular BEDS
V. Dzenkeviciute, L. Ryliskyte, A. Laucevicius, Z. Petrulioniene
P.057 Aortic Distensibility by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Esential Hypertension
C. Giannattasio, S. Maestroni, E. Fantini, M. Amigoni, M. Rigoldi, F. Zerbini, A. Capra, M. Failla, S. Sironi, G. Mancia
P.058 Endothelial Dysfunction as Measured by Flow Mediated Dilatation (FMD) in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
S. Holewijn, J. de Graaf, M. den Heijer, A. F. H. Stalenhoef
P.059 Is Increased Systolic Blood Pressure the Main Reason for Cardiovascular Diseases?
Z. Melik, K. Cankar, N. Potocnik
P.060 Baroreflex Sensitivity and the Quality of Blood Pressure Regulation
K. Cankar, Z. Melik, N. Potocnik
P.061 A Haplotype at the MMP-9 Locus is Associated with Higher Blood Pressure and Greater Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Essential Hypertension
A. Mahmud, S. Zhou, P. Jerrard-Dunne, J. Spiers, J. Feely
P.062 Adiponectin Gene Polymorphism -276G>T Contributes to Arterial Stiffness in Essential Hypertension
S. Zhou, J. Feely, P. Jerrard-Dunne, J. Spiers, A. Mahmud
P.063 Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity is Associated with Increased Aortic Stiffness and Endothelial Dysfunction
K. M. Maki-Petaja, J. Cheriyan, F. C. Hall, S. M. L. Wallace, C. M. McEniery, I. B. Wilkinson
P.064 Ambulatoryarterial Stiffness Index, Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index—Interchangeable or Mutually Exclusive Measures
A. Mahmud, P. Jerrard-Dunne, J. Feely
P.066 Peripheral Vascular Disease is Associated with Increased Aortic Stiffness
S. M. L. Wallace, B. McDonnell, M. Munnery, K. M. Maki-Petaja, J. Cheriyan, C. M. McEniery, S. Hill, J. Cockcroft, K. Varty, I. Wilkinson
P.067 Effects of Inhibition of Autonomic Nervous System on Aortic Stiffness Following Systemic Infusion of Glyceryl Trinitrate in Healthy Volunteers
S. M. L. Wallace, K. M. Maki-Petaja, E. H. Davidson, J. Cheriyan, J. Graggaber, C. M. Eniery, I. B. Wilkinson
P.068 A Non-Invasive Approach to Quantify Ventricular-Arterial Interaction: Comparing Vascular Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Patients and Normal Individuals
K. D. Reesink, E. Hermeling, K. T. Ong, P. Boutouyrie, A. P. G. Hoeks
P.069 Osteoporosis is Associated with Increased Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity
B. McDonnell, A. So, C. Bolton, M. Munnery, S. Williams, Yasmin, K. Poole, W. D. Evans, C. M. McEniery, I. B. Wilkinson, J. R. Cockcroft
P.070 Arterial Stiffness Alterations During Hemodialysis
J. Egresits, T. El Hadj Othmane, Á. Tabák, B. Fekete, J. Nemcsik, I. Kiss, A. Tislér
P.071 Metabolic Syndrome Definitions and Vascular Phenotype
E. A. Ellins, A. E. Donald, E. Brunner, D. Witte, M. Shipley, S. O’Meagher, J. E. Deanfield, J. P. Halcox
P.072 Parental Smoking and Vascular Damage in Young Adult Offspring: Is Early Life Exposure Critical? The Atherosclerosis Risk in Young Adults Study
C. C. Geerts, D. E. Grobbee, M. L. Bots, C. S. P. Uiterwaal
P.073 Longitudinal Development of Waist and HIP Circumferences: Independent and Opposite Associations with Pre-Clinical Atherosclerosis. The Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study
I. Ferreira, J. W. Twisk, C. D. Stehouwer
P.074 Effect of Smoking on Arterial Stiffness in Patients with White Coat Hypertension
S.-M. Kyvelou, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Vyssoulis, P. Pietri, P. Spanos, K. Baou, P. Xaplanteris, C. Stefanadis
P.075 Tissue Characterization of Carotid Wall in Mildly Diseased Arteries: Comparison of Videodensitometric Analysis and Integrated Backscatter
M. Failla, C. Morizzo, M. Kozàkovà, M. Paterni, S. Maestroni, E. Fantini, C. Giannattasio, C. Palombo, G. Mancia
P.076 Effects of Regular Training on Peripheral Arterial Compliance in Young Healthy Males
N. Potocnik, K. Cankar, Z. Melik, V. Starc
P.077 In Vivo Validation of a Non-Invasively Measured Local Pulse Wave Velocity: Improved Performance Using Aortic Valve Closure in Stead of Aortic Valve Opening
E. Hermeling, K. D. Reesink, A. P. Hoeks
P.078 Validation of a New Automated Real-Time Measuring System for Carotid Intima—Media Thickness Assessment
F. Faita, C. Giannarelli, V. Gemignani, E. Bianchini, M. Demi, L. Ghiadoni
P.079 Effects of Low-Grade Inflammation on Arterial Stiffness and Wave Reflections in Hypertensive Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
P. Pietri, C. Vlachopoulos, K. Aznaouridis, G. Vyssoulis, A. Tsokanis, A. Baou, C. Stefanadis
P.080 Age-Related Carotid Remodeling and Wall Shear Rate: Insights from a Novel Multigate Doppler System for Integrated Evaluation of Flow Velocity Profile and Diameters
E. Malshi, A. Dallai, T. Morganti, G. Bambi, M. Kozàkovà, S. Ricci, C. Morizzo, P. Tortoli
P.081 Validity of the One-Third Rule to Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure
D. Mahieu, E. Rietzschel, M. De Buyzere, T. Gillebert, P. Segers, L Van Bortel
P.082 Beneficial Effect of Laughter on Arterial Stiffness and Wave Reflections: The Role of Inflammation, Endothelial Function and Oxidative Status
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, K. Baou, C. Vasiliadou, I. Dima, C. Stefanadis
P.083 Comparison of Local Carotid and Aortic Stiffness Parameters in Mild Essential Hypertensive Patients
C. Giannarelli, E. Bianchini, K. Raimo, L. Landini, F. Faita, V. Gemignani, M. Demi, L. Ghiadoni
P.084 Visceral Adiposity as the Main Determinant of Carotid Stiffness in a Healthy Population with a Wide BMI and age Range: Evidence from an Echo-Tracking Approach
E. Guerra, E. Malshi, C. Morizzo, M. Kozakova, S. Camastra, E. Muscelli, C. Palombo, E. Ferrannini
P.085 Metabolic Syndrome and Vascular Alterations in Normotensive Patients at Risk of Diabetes Mellitus
C. Giannarelli, Y. Plantinga, L. Ghiadoni, G. Penno, A. Salvetti, S. Del Prato
P.088 Endothelial Dysfunction and its Correction in Subclinical Thyrotoxicosis
A. J. Babenko, A. V. Liscer, M. I. Cadinskaya
P.089 Influence of a Subclinical Thyrotoxicosis on Heart in Various Age-Grades
E. N. Grineva, A. J. Babenko, N. V. Vahrameeva
P.090 Baseline Pulse Wave Velocity is an Independent Predictor of the Blood Pressure Reduction and Effective Blood Pressure Control: The Reason Study
A. D. Protogerou, J. Blacher, M. E. Safar
P.091 A Patient Specific Wave Propagation Model of the Upper Limb
C. A. D. Leguy, E. M. H. Bosboom, A. P. G. Hoeks, F. N. Van de Vosse
P.092 Exercise is a Protective Factor Against Arterial Stiffness Results from the Monica/Kora Augsburg Study
M. R. P. Markus, J. Stritzke, W. Lieb, B. Mayer, A. Luchner, A. Döring, U. Keil, H. W. Hense, H. Schunkert
P.093 Role of Heart Failure Etiology on Arterial Wave Reflection in Heart Transplant Recipients: Relation with Circulating C-Reactive Protein
G. L. Pierce, R. S. Schofield, W. W. Nichols, J. A. Hill, R. W. Braith
P.094 Carotid Atherosclerosis Associated to Metabolic Syndrome and Ischemic Heart Disease in Hypertensive Patients with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
I. Tasic, D. Lovic, D. Djordjevic, M. Lovic
P.095 The Disparate Effects of Microvascular Rarefaction and Reduced Compliance on Proximal Haemodynamics: Investigation with a Mathematical and Computational Model of the Circulation
G. A. Vaughan, M. K. Johnson, P. B. Mark, J. M. C. Connell, M. S. Olufsen, N. A. Hill, C. A. R. Sainsbury
P.096 Role of Arginase Pathway in Response to Shear Stress: New Potential Therapeutic Targets for Atherosclerosis?
R. F. da Silva, V. Gambillara, C. Cheng, D. Segers, R. de Crom, R. Krams, N. Stergiopulos
P.097 Adrenalectomy is More Effective than Spironolactone in Reducing Arterial Stiffness in Primary Aldosteronism
B. Strauch, O. Petrak, D. Wichterle, T. Zelinka, R. Holaj, J. Dvorakova, L. Safarik, M. Kasalicky, J. Widimsky jr.
P.098 Increased Arterial Stiffness and Arterial Wave Reflections are Associated with Impaired Functional Status in Patients with Normal Ejection Fraction
T. Weber, J. Auer, M. O’Rourke, B. Eber
P.099 Predictive Value of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity in Asymptomatic Patients for Carotid Atherosclerosis
B. Benczur, R. Bocskei, M. Illyes
P.100 Invasive Validations of a User Independent Oscillometric Device (Arteriograph) for Measuring Augmentation Index and Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity
I. Horvath, L. Papp, L. Papp, M. Illyes
P.101 Pulsatile Arterial Pressure is Predominantly Determined by the Central Reservoir, which can be Determined Non-Invasively from Peripheral Measurement Sites
J. E. Davies, A. Malaweera, N. Hadjiloizou, K. H. Parker, J. Aguado-Sierra, J. Mayet, D. P. Francis, A. D. Hughes
Perindopril/Indapamide Fixed Combination and Regression of Target Organ Damage: Acting Through Macro and Microcirculation
Bernard I. Lévy
Arterial structure and function in end-stage renal disease
Bruno Pannier, Alain P. Guérin, Sylvain J. Marchais, Fabien Métivier, Gérard M. London
Functional Genomics and Arterial Stiffness
Celine Fassot-Lucht