Issue 4/2009
Content (151 Articles)
Arterial calcification and its physiological consequences: Ideas from animal models
Jeffrey Atkinson
Uraemic vascular damage and calcification in children on dialysis
Rukshana C. Shroff
The role of “semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase” in the arterial wall
N. Mercier
Gender differences in arterial structure and function. Are men really from Mars and women from Venus?
Francesco U. S. Mattace-Raso
1.1 Arterial Stiffness is Related to Renal Function in the General Population
L. A. Tomlinson, Y. Yasmin, K Maki-Petaja, S. S. Hickson, B. J. McDonnell, C. MMcEniery, J. R. Cockcroft, I. B. Wilkinson
1.2 Vascular Calcifications after Chronic Use of Vitamin-K Antagonists
B J van Varik, R. J. M. W. Rennenberg, A. A. Kroon, L. J. Schurgers, P. W. de Leeuw
1.3 Impact of Renal Transplantation on Arterial Stiffness
J. C. Smith, L. A. Tomlinson, J. R. Bradley, A. J. Bradley, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery
1.4 Increased Aortic Stiffness in Young Subjects with Migraine
G. Schillaci, G. Pucci, I. Corbelli, P. Sarchielli, M. Mannarino, M. Pirro, P. Calabresi, E. Mannarino
1.5 Increased Crp Early in the Ra Disease Course Predicts an Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Arterial Stiffness: 15-Year Follow-Up of the Euridiss Cohort
S. A. Provan, K. Angel, A. G. Semb, D. Atar, T. K. Kvien
1.6 Detrimental Effects on Carotid Perfusion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Support
J. E. Davies, J. Baksi, A. Sharp, B. Gerber, B. Sachdev, J. Mayet, I. S. Malik, A. D. Hughes
3.1 Aortic Stiffness in Middle Aged Women is Heritable and Relates to Blood Pressure and Aortic Calcification: A Twin Study
M. Cecelja, B. Jiang, K. McNeill, M. L. Frost, T. Spector, P. Chowienczyk
3.2 Is Aortic Stiffness Ready for Clinical Practice? Results from the Rotterdam Study
G. C. Verwoert, S. E. Elias-Smale, D. Rizopoulos, E. W. Steyerberg, A. Hofman, M. Kavousi, E. J. G. Sijbrands, A. P. G. Hoeks, R. S. Reneman, F. U. S. Mattace-Raso, J. C. M. Witteman
3.3 Effect of Celiprolol on Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
K. T. Ong, J. Perdu, H. Plauchu, J. De Backer, A. De Paepe, J. Emmerich, X. Jeunemaitre, D. Germain, P. Collignon, G. Georgesco, E. Bozec, J. S. Hulot, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie
3.4 A Pressure-Independent Arterial Remodelling and Aorta Dilatation in Treated Patients with Fabry Disease
C. Collin, M. Bensalah, H. Beaussier, D. P. Germain, E. Bozec, E. Mousseaux, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie
3.5 Improvement in Aortic Stiffness after One Year of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor- Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Arthropathies is Associated with Reduction in Calprotectin (A Proinflammatory S100 Protein)
K. Angel, S. Provan, M. Fagerhol, T. K. Kvien, D. Atar
3.6 Osteoprotegerin is Associated Independently with Aortic Stiffness in Patients with Atherosclerosis and in Healthy Subjects
M. Zagura, M. Sergejev, J. Lieberg, P. Kampus, A. Peetsalu, J. Eha, M. Zilmer, J. Kals
5.1 Assessment of the Arterial Wall Behavior along the Common Carotid Artery at the Level of a Plaque According to Arterial Stiffness Gradient
H. Beaussier, I. Masson, O. Naggara, D. Calvet, R. Joannides, E. Guegan-Massardier, E. Gérardin, E. Bozec, P. Boutouyrie, S. Laurent
5.2 The Relationship Between Large Artery Stiffness, Wave Reflection and Pulsatility in the Micro-Circulation: New Insights into the Management of Both Hypertension and Diabetes
B. J. McDonnell, J. Coulson, M. Munnery, N. S. Gale, K. Mortlock, I. Munnery, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery, J. R. Cockcroft
5.3 Age-Related Changes in the Micromechanical Properties of Ovine Aorta
R. Akhtar, C. Kridiotis, H. K. Graham, M. J. Sherratt, A. W. Trafford, J. K. Cruickshank, B. Derby
5.4 The Repeatability and Validity of Pulse Wave Velocity Measured Using Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
S. S. Hickson, M. Butlin, M. Graves, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery
5.5 Does Behaviour of the Reflected Wave in Humans Support the Prevailing Explanation of the Arterial Pressure Waveform?
A. J. Baksi, J. E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, B. Unsworth, R. Baruah, R. A. Foale, K. H. Parker, D. P. Francis, J. Mayet, A. D. Hughes
5.6 Quantification of Both Systolic and Diastolic Local Arterial Stiffness Improves Identification of Arterial Stiffening With Normal Aging
K. Reesink, E. Hermeling, S. Vermeersch, E. Rietzschel, M. De Buyzere, R. S. Reneman, A. P. G. Hoeks, P. Segers
6.1 Low-Grade Inflammation and Endothelial Dysfunction Precede the Increase in Pulse Pressure in Type 1 Diabetes:A 20-Year Longitudinal Study
I. Ferreira, P. Hovind, C. G. Schalkwijk, H-H. Parving, P. Rossing, C. D. A. Stehouwer
6.2 Impact of Changes in Smoking Behaviour Between Adolescence and Young Adulthood on Arterial Stiffness in Young Adults. The Northern Ireland Young Hearts Project
R. J. J. van de Laar, I. Ferreira, C. G. Schalkwijk, M. H. Prins, J. W. R. Twisk, C. A. Boreham, C. D. Stehouwer
6.3 Determining Early Cardiovascular Risk Profiles in Paediatric Rheumatic Disease
T. J. Bradley, P. N. Tyrell, L. Ng, C. Slorach, J. Beyene, R. Schneider, B. M. Feldman, E. D. Silverman
6.4 Longitudinal Follow-Up of Arterial Distensibility in Early Childhood: Roles of Birth Weight, Growth, Blood Pressure and Earlier (Aortic) ‘Stiffness’
A. Vyas, J. Kips, I. Gemell, N. Howard, F. Khan, P. Clayton, J. K. Cruickshank
6.5 The Epicure Study: Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Relation to Birth before 26 Weeks of Gestation
C. M. McEniery, J. Fawkes, I. B. Wilkinson, N. Marlow, J. R. Cockcroft
6.6 Waist Circumference Is A Better Predictor Of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Than Adiponectin Level
S. Holewijn, M. den Heijer, L. J. van Tits, D. W. Swinkels, A. F. H. Stalenhoef, J. de Graaf
8.1 Central Arterial Stiffness Occurs in Bronchiectasis
N. S. Gale, J. M. Duckers, M. Munnery, S. Enright, J. R. Cockcroft, C. E. Bolton, D. J. Shale
8.2 Comparison of Three Different Methods to Calculate Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (Pwv) Using a 1D Model of the Systemic Circulation
B. Trachet, P. Reymond, J. Kips, A. Swillens, M. De Buyzere, B. Suys, N. Stergiopulos, P. Segers
8.3 Mri of Endothelial Adhesion Molecules in Carotid Atherosclerosis Using Targeted Ultrasmall Superparamagnetic Particles of Iron Oxide (Uspio) -Towards an in Vivo Model
J. M. S. Chan, K. Bhakoo, C. Monaco, R. G. J. Gibbs
8.4 Arterial Compliance and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein A-I Amyloidosis (Leu75Pro)
A. Paini, M. L. Muiesan, M. Salvetti, C. Aggiusti, E. Belotti, C. Agabiti Rosei, G. Gregorini, G. Cancarini, E. Agabiti Rosei
8.5 Increased Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
J. M. Duckers, D. J. Shale, N. S. Gale, R. Stockley, J. R. Cockcroft, C. E. Bolton
8.6 Electrical Carotid Baroreceptor Activation Lowers Renal Artery Impedance And Stiffness in an Acute Canine Model
P. Segers, D. Wagner, K. Ludwig, A. W. Cates, D. Georgakopoulos
P1.01 Pulse Wave Velocity: How to Assess the Distance?
D. Mahieu, D. Devos, J. Kips, E. Achten, P. Segers, L. Van Bortel
P1.02 Abdominal Aortic Calcification Detection Using Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (Dxa): Comparison with Computed Tomography (Ct)
M. Cecelja, M. L. Frost, T. Spector, P. Chowienczyk
P1.03 A Comparison of Central Blood Pressures and Augmentation Index Estimated by Omron-HEM9000, Arteriograph And Sphygmocor
R. Rezai, G. Goudot, J. Finn, C. Winters, F. Wu, J. K. Cruickshank
P1.04 Invasive Assessment of Aortic Pressure Waves: Comparison Between Pressure Wire and Fluid Filled Catheter
S. Wassertheurer, B. Hametner, C. C. Mayer, B. Eber, T. Weber
P1.05 Assessment of Arterial Stiffness in Hypertension: Comparison of Oscillometric (Arteriograph), Piezo-Electronic (Complior), and Tonometric (Sphygmocor) Techniques
A. Mahmud, N. Jatoi, J. Feely
P1.06 The Accuracy of Central Systolic Blood Pressure Determined from the Second Systolic Peak of the Peripheral Pressure Waveform
S. S. Hickson, M. Butlin, F. Mir, J. Graggaber, J. Cheriyan, M. Yasmin, J. R. Cockcroft, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery
P1.07 Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Healthy Persons and Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - A Reproducibility Study
L. Lundby Christensen, T. Almdal, A. Vaag, B. Carstensen, L. Tarnow, N. Wiinberg
P1.08 Comparing Proximal and Distal Occlusion for Testing Endothelial Function Using Forearm Ischemia Hyperaemia
P. J. Forcada, S. A. Gonzalez, D. Olano, S. Obregon, C. Castelaro, C. Kotliar
P1.09 Results of the Two Methods of Aortic Stiffness Estimation in Young and Middle Aged Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
M. V. Andreevskaya, Machmudova KhA, N. M. Moiseeva, S. G. Kozlov, T. V. Balakhonova, M. A. Saidova, A. N. Rogoza
P1.10 Comparative Study of Pulse Wave Velocity by Two Different Devices
A. Vicente Casanova, F. Martinez Garcia, E. Solaz Moreno, O. Calaforra Juan, M. Bori Gines, J. Redon i Mas
P1.11 Carotid Stiffness and Baroreflex Sensitivity: The EPP3 Study
A. Boudard, D. Laude, J. P. Empana, B. Pannier, K. T. Ong, F. Thomas, J. Perruca, X. Jouven, S. Laurent, P. Boutouryie
P1.12 Prognostic Role of Reversible Arterial Stiffness in Men with Coronary Artery Disease
I. A. Orlova, E. Nuraliev, G. Makarova, E. Yarovaya, F. T. Ageev
P6.01 Ultrasound Evaluation of Local Arterial Stiffness: Feasibility Study in an Animal Model of Advanced Atherosclerosis
E. Bianchini, C. Giannarelli, F. Faita, G. Cimmino, V. Gemignani, J. J. Badimon
P6.02 Simultaneous Measurements of the Aortic and Common Carotid Distension Waveforms by Means of Ultrasound
K. G. van den Hengel, P. J. Brands, E. M. H Bosboom, F. N. van de Vosse
P6.03 Simultaneous Upper Arm and Thigh Cuff Pulse Volume Recording for Rapid Estimation of Central Pulse Wave Velocity: Comparison with Carotid-Femoral Tonometry
A. Donald, Z. Maniou, K. Connell, K. McNeill, T. Sanders, P. Chowienczyk
P6.04 Comparison Between Pulse Wave Velocity Assessment in the Obese by Transcutaneous Devices Compared to Phase Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging
L. Joly, A. Kearney-Schwartz, P. Salvi, D. Mandry, G. Karcher, P. Rossignol, P. Y. Marie, F. Zannad, A. Benetos
P6.05 MRI Aortic Thoracic Elastic Properties Assessment Compared to Arterial Stiffness Assessment by Transcutaneous Devices
L. Joly, A. Kearney-Schwartz, P. Salvi, D. Mandry, P. Rossignol, G. Karcher, P. Y. Marie, F. Zannad, A. Benetos
P6.06 Can we Learn Anymore about Arterial Function from the Valsalva Manoeuvre? Wave Intensity Analysis Can Inform us About Reservoir Function
A. J. Baksi, J. E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, R. Baruah, B. Unsworth, R. A. Foale, K. H. Parker, D. P. Francis, J. Mayet, A. D. Hughes
P6.07 Methodological Aspect of Brachial Flow Mediated Dilation: Improvement of Reproducibility
F. Faita, V. Gemignani, E. Bianchini, F. Stea, M. Demi, L. Ghiadoni
P6.08 Characterizations of the Arterial System Compared
N. Westerhof, B. E. Westerhof
P6.09 Ultrasonographic Measurement of Arterial Wall and Intraplaque Strain in the Carotid Bulb and Common Carotid Artery
F. H. B. Schreuder, I. M. Graf, W. H. Mess, A. P. G. Hoeks
P6.10 A Comparison Between the Vicorder and Sphygmocor Devices for the Non-Invasive Assessment of Central Blood Pressure
G. Pucci, L. Whittaker, S. S. Hickson, J. Cheriyan, G. Schillaci, C. M. McEniery, I. B. Wilkinson
P6.11 Relationships Between Endothelial Function, Arterial Elasticity and Baroreflex Sensitivity
A. Pinter, T. Horvath, D. Cseh, M. Kollai
P6.12 Brachial Artery Reactivity is Directly Proportional to Basal Brachial Artery Tone: Possible Confounder in Measuring Endothelial Function
V. Maher, C. Markham, A. OHalloran, M. O’Dowd, M. Carey, A. Brown, D. McInerney
P9.01 Non - Invasive Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Plaque Composition: Comparison Between the Reference Analyzer and a New Gray Scale Median Color-Mapping Software
P. J. Forcada, S. A. Gonzalez, D. Olano, E. Cavanagh, S. Obregon, C. Castelaro, C. Kotliar
P9.02 Evaluation of Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index in Supine and Sitting Position
J. Nuernberger, R. Michalski, A. Opazo Saez, A. Kribben
P9.03 Regional Age-Related Changes in Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity and Systolic Diameter Measured Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging
S. S. Hickson, M. Butlin, M. Graves, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery
P9.04 A New Method for Continuous Monitoring of Central Arterial Stiffness During Stress
F. Faita, V. Gemignani, E. Bianchini, R. M. Bruno, T. Bombardini, L. Ghiadoni
P9.05 Influence of Peripheral Blood Pressure Calibration on the Estimation of Central Blood Pressure
A. Guilcher, S. Brett, B. Clapp, P. Chowienczyk
P9.06 Evidence for a Role of the Vascular Endothelium in the Regulation of Arterial Wall Viscosity in Vivo in Humans
J. Bellien, M. Iacob, C. Thuillez, R. Joannides
P9.07 Ultrasound Mapping of the Superficial Veins in Healthy Subjects
L. Araujo, K. Van Canneyt, A. Bode, R. N. Planken, P. Segers, P. Verdonck
P9.08 Assessment of Plaque Formation is a Pre-Requisite to Predict Cardiovascular Complications Using Carotid Intima Media Thickness
J. R. M. Blekemolen, J. D. Barth, M. M. B. Zonjee
P9.09 Large Artery Function and Ventricular Arterial Coupling During Prolonged Bed Rest
F. Santini, C. Morizzo, E. Malshi, M. Kozakova, P. Salvi, S. Pedri, M. Pagani, C. Palombo
P9.10 Pulse Wave Reflection in Supine and Standing Healthy Young and Elderly
S. C. A. T. Davis, B. E. Westerhof, L. W. J. Bogert, N. Westerhof, J. J. van Lieshout
P4.01 Effects of Tocolytical Medications on the Peripheral and Central Hemodynamics of Healthy Female Volunteers
I. G. M. Fabry, P. De Paepe, L. Van Bortel
P4.02 Effects of Tocolytical Medication on Blood Pressure and Blood Pressure Amplification
I. G. M. Fabry, P. De Paepe, L. Van Bortel
P4.03 Sub-Acute Effects of Blood Pressure Lowering with Amlodipine or Lisinopril on Local Carotid Artery Haemodynamics
B. Ariff, F. Glor, L. Crowe, Y. Xu, W. Vennart, D. Firmin, S. Thom, A. D. Hughes
P4.04 Long-Term Reduction in Aortic Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients is Partly Independent of Mbp Reduction
C. Collin, H. Ait-Oufella, K. T. Ong, H. Beaussier, E. Bozec, C. Dufouil, P. Boutouyrie, S. Laurent
P4.05 Noninvasive Pulse Wave Analysis for Monitoring the Cardiovascular Effects of Pneumoperitoneum During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Sz. Lengyel, P. Sarkany, E. Szelei, E. Komonyi, M. Juhász, E. Katona, G. Paragh, B. Fülesdi, D. Páll
P4.06 Differential Effects of Nebivolol and Atenolol on Carotid Arterial Wave Intensity
C. Park, J. Sever, A. W. Khir, C. L. Chang, S. Thom, A. D. Hughes, N. Poulter
P4.07 Influence of Long-Acting Isosorbide-5-Mononitrate Administration on Large Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Essential Hypertension
F. T. Ageev, E. M. Seredenina, I. A. Orlova, A. G. Plisuk, I. V. Barinova
P4.08 Arterial Hypertension and Coronary Revascularization Surgery: A Clinical Characterization of 90 Patients
L. M. Pupi, M. Leonardi, F. Calabria, E. Sampo
P4.09 Effect of Vardenafil on Arterial Stiffness and Wave Reflection
D. Terentes-Printzios, C. Vlachopoulos, N. Ioakeimidis, K. Rokkas, K. Aznaouridis, K. Baou, C. Stefanadis
P4.10 Effect of Short-Term Perindopril Therapy on Arterial Stiffness and Endothelial Function in Diastolic Heart Failure Patients
Y. Osmolovskaya, A. Glechan, B. Kulev, A. Skvortsov, V. Mareev, S. Tereshenko
P4.11 Lower Limb Vasomotor and Fibrinolytic Effects of Kinin Receptor Agonists in Man
N. L. Cruden, N. N. Lang, T. J. MacGillivray, N. G. Uren, K. A. Fox, D. E. Newby
P4.12 Egress of Functionally Competent Progenitor Cells Over-Expressing Cxcr4 From the Bone Marrow Following Cardiac Surgery with the Use of Cardiopulmonary Bypass
O. Dotsenko, Q. Xiao, Q. Xu, M. Jahangiri
P4.13 Reduction of Arterial Stiffness and Central BP in Patients with Arterial Hypertension and Obstructive Sleep Apnea on CPAP-Therapy
Z. N. Sukmarova, A. Yu. Litvin, A. N. Rogoza, I. E. Chazova
P5.01 The Effect of Pulmonary Rehabilitation on Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd)
N. S. Gale, J. M. Duckers, D. Proud, T. Lines, S. Enright, J. R. Cockcroft, D. J. Shale, C. E. Bolton
P5.02 Effect of Acute Intense Exercise on Arterial Stiffness
D. Kardara, C. Vlachopoulos, A. Anastasakis, K. Baou, I. Dima, D. Terentes-Printzios, G. Antoniou, A. Gravos, G. Angelidis, C. Stefanadis
P5.03 Acute Vascular Effects of Recombinant Human Tsh in Young Subjects from Chernobyl Area Followed-Up for Previous Differentiated Thyroid Cancer
L. Ghiadoni, R. M. Bruno, F. Faita, E. Bianchini, A. I. Corciu, E. Daghini, L. Landini, F. Stea, P. Fallahi, E. Picano, A. Antonelli
P5.04 Relationship Between Endothelial Function, Intima-Media Complex Thickness and Bilirubin Levels in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
O. A. Polikina, V. V. Vikentyev
P5.05 Interictal Arterial Wall Parameters in Women with Migraine
K. Ryliskiene, D. Jatuzis, L. Ryliskyte, M. Kovaite, A. Marcijoniene, A. Laucevicius
P5.06 Increased Arterial Stiffness and Systolic Blood Pressure Following Subclavian Flap Repair for Aortic Coarctation in Infancy
D. Kenny, J. Polson, J. R. Cockcroft, R. Martin, J. Paton, A. Wolf
P5.07 Local Vascular Properties and Autonomic Nervous Reactivity in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy
N. Potocnik, K. Cankar, Z. Melik, V. Starc
P5.08: Indices of Early Atherosclerosis and Arterial Stiffness and Cerebral Blood Flow Velocity
A. Kwater, J. Gąsowski, T. Grodzicki
P5.09 Light Exercise Central Systolic Loading is Increased in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes
J. H. Hull, L. Ansley, C. E. Bolton, J. E. Sharman, R. K. Knight, D. J. Shale, J. R. Cockcroft, R. Garrod
P5.10 Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Subjects — is there a Difference Between Acute Haemodynamic Effects of Aerobic Vs. Resistance Exercise?
C. O’Donovan, J. Hussey, J. Gormley, J. Feely, A. Mahmud
P5.11 The Autonomic Nervous System Functioning in Patients with Huntington’s Disease
Z. Melik, K. Cankar, J. Kobal
P2.01 Initial Data on the Natural History of Apwv in West African Infants
J. Kips, O. Ayoola, S. Greenwald, W. Balogun, P. Clayton, L. Van Bortel, P. Segers, J. K. Cruickshank
P2.02 The Metabolic Syndrome in Middle Aged Individuals is Associated with Greater Elastic, but Not Muscular Arterial Stiffness
V. Dzenkeviciute, L. Ryliskyte, Z. Petrulioniene, J. Badariene, A. Laucevicius
P2.03 The Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 (4G/5G) Polymorphism Affects Central Arterial Blood Pressure in Women
H. M. Björck, P. Eriksson, U. Alehagen, L. U. Ljungberg, R. DeBasso, K. Persson, U. Dahlström, T. Länne
P2.04 Calcium Intake is Independently Associated with Increased Augmentation Index: Results From a Cross-Sectional Follow-Up Study of Two Rheumatoid Arthritis Cohorts
S. A. Provan, K. Angel, A. G. Semb, D. Atar, T. K. Kvien
P2.05 Central Hemodynamic Parameters and Arterial Stiffness in Paget’s Disease
L. D’Elia, G. Mossetti, C. M. McEniery, D. Rendina, B. J. McDonnell, F. Galletti, P. Strazzullo
P2.06 Endothelial Dysfunction is Associated with Arterial Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
R. M. Bruno, L. Ghiadoni, A. G. Daniele, G. Penno, F. Stea, L. Landini, G. Cartoni, S. Del Prato, S. Taddei, A. Salvetti
P2.07 Masked Hypertension is “Unmasked” by Low Intensity Exercise Blood Pressure
M. G. Schultz, M. Stowasser, J. L. Hare, T. H. Marwick, J. E. Sharman
P2.08 Interrelationships between Metabolic Syndrome, Erectile Dysfunction and Early Atherosclerosis
N. Ioakeimidis, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Antoniou, K. Baou, D. Terentes-Printzios, A. Aggelis, I. Dima, P. Xaplanteris, G. Lazaros, C. Stefanadis
P2.09 Increased Carotid Intima Media Thickness and Wave Reflection in Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms
F. Santini, C. Morizzo, C. Martini, E. Malshi, M. Caniglia, M. Kozakova, G. Parenti, C. Palombo
P2.10 Metabolic Syndrome does Not have an Independent Impact on Ultrasound Indices of Preclinical Cardiovascular Disease
E. Malshi, C. Morizzo, M. Kozakova, C. Palombo
P2.11 Assessing Ventricular-Vascular Interactions in Girls with Turner Syndrome: A Pilot Study
T. J. Bradley, C. S. O’Gorman, C. Slorach, M. K. Friedberg, L. Mertens, G. D. Wells, J. Hamilton
P2.12 The Role of Insulin on Function of Resistance Arteries from Obese Young Women at Risk of ‘Diabetes’ and Controls
M. Banerjee, C. Austin, V. Charlton-Menys, W. F. Fraser, P. Pemberton, R. A. Malik, J. K. Cruickshank
P3.01 Carotid Artery Intima-Media Complex Increase in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome and Different Brachial Artery Reactivity During Reactive Hyperaemia Test: 2 Years Follow-Up Results
V. V. Vikentyev, O. A. Polikina
P3.02 Glucose Metabolism Impairment in Metabolic Syndrome is Linked with Increased Pulse Wave Velocity
A. L. Lieber, C. Vesin, M. E. Safar, B. I. Levy, J. Blacher
P3.03 Impact of Smoking on Erectile Function and Arterial Stiffness in Middle-Aged Smokers without other Major Cardiovascular Risk Factors
N. Ioakeimidis, C. Vlachopoulos, D. Terentes-Printzios, A. Aggelis, K. Baou, G. Antoniou, K. Rokkas, C. Stefanadis
P3.04 Aortic Stiffness is Independently Associated with White Coat Effect
C. A. Taylor, L. A. Tomlinson, C. M McEniery, I. B. Wilkinson
P3.05 Arterial Stiffness May be Greater in South Asian than Age-Matched African-Caribbean Men Despite Similar Peripheral or Central Blood Pressure
R. Rezai, G. Goudot, J. Finn, F. Wu, J K. Cruickshank
P3.06 Vascular Function in HIV-1 (Subtype C) Positive Black South Africans with and Without ARV Treatment: A Three Year Prospective Study
J. M. van Rooyen, C. M. T. Fourie, H. W. Huisman, R. Schutte, S. Péter, N. T. Malan, L. Malan, A. Kruger, A. E. Schutte
P3.07 Increased Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
J. Bellien, C. Freguin, M. Iacob, L. Kandil, C. Thuillez, M. Godin, R. Joannides
P3.08 Effects of Regular Leisure Exercise on Arterial Pressure Augmentation. The Monica/Kora Augsburg Study
M. R. P. Markus, J. Stritzke, W. Lieb, A. Luchner, A. Do¨ring, U. Keil, H. Schunkert, H. W Hense
P3.09 Impact of Birth Weight on Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness
K. L. Miles, B. J. McDonnell, J. R. Cockcroft, I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery
P3.10 Pulse Wave Velocity and Augmentation Index are Associated With 10-Year General Cardiovascular Risk and Heart/ Vascular Age in Newly Diagnosed, Never-Treated Hypertension
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Vyssoulis, I. Dima, D. Terentes-Printzios, N. Ioakeimidis, C. Stefanadis
P3.11 Increased Carotid Plaque Occurrence in Men with the Fibrillin-1 2-3 Genotype
R. DeBasso, B. Hedblad, J. Carlson, G. Berglund, T. Länne
P7.01 Carotid Atherosclerosis and Endothelial Disfunction in Young and Middle-Aged Men with Coronary Artery Disease
T. V. Balakhonova, S. G. Kozlov, H. A. Mahmudova, A. A. Lyakishev, A. N. Rogoza
P7.02 Beyond Blood Pressure: Is Arterial Stiffness Measurement the Future for Primary Care? A Pilot Study
A. H. Heald, S. G. Anderson, S. Macaleese, J. K. Cruickshank
P7.03 Marathon Runners have Increased Aortic Stiffness
D. Kardara, C. Vlachopoulos, A. Anastasakis, K. Baou, D. Terentes-Printzios, I. Dima, G. Antoniou, A. Gravos, C. Stefanadis
P7.04 Progressive Arterial Stiffening in Renal Transplant Recipients + Results of 28-Month Follow-Up
P. Strózecki, A. Adamowicz, M. Kozlowski, Z. Wlodarczyk, J. Manitius
P7.05 Association between Renal Function and Arterial Stiffness in Never-Treated Hypertensives
D. Terentes-Printzios, C. Vlachopoulos, N. Ioakeimidis, K. Aznaouridis, K. Baou, P. Pietri, N. Alexopoulos, I. Dima, A. Siama, C. Stefanadis
P7.06 Central Blood Pressure and Augmentation Index of Healthy Youth
E. Komonyi, Sz. Lengyel, M. Juhász, E. Katona, Gy Paragh, B. Fülesdi, J. Zatik, D. Páll
P7.07 Impact of Hyperleptinemia on Arterial Stiffness in a Community Population Sample
K. Baou, C. Vlachopoulos, I. Dima, N. Ioakeimidis, P. Pietri, D. Terentes-Printzios, D. Kardara, G. Antoniou, C. Stefanadis
P7.08 Biochemical Liver Function Tests, Adipose-Tissue Hormones and Cardiovascular Disease Traditional and Novel Risk Predictors: Intimate Relationships
K. Baou, C. Vlachopoulos, N. Ioakeimidis, I. Dima, D. Terentes-Printzios, A. Siama, C. Stefanadis
P7.09 Correlation Between the Central and Brachial Blood Pressure and Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis
R. Böcskei, B. Benczúr, A. Cziráki, F. Molnár, M. Illyés
P7.10 Arterial Stiffness is a Determinant of Increased Levels of Amino Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide + The Rotterdam Study
J. H. W. Rutten, F. U. S. Mattace-Raso, G. C. Verwoert, J. Lindemans, A. Hofman, J. C. M. Witteman, A. H. van den Meiracker
P7.11 High Ankle-Brachial Index is Associated with Increased Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity: The Czech Post-Monica Study
P. Wohlfahrt, M. Ingrischová, D. Palouš, A. Krajcoviechová, J. Seidlerová, M. Dolejšová, M. Galovcová, J. Bruthans, V. Adámková, M. Jozífová, J. Filipovský, R. Cífková
P7.12 Arterial Stiffness in Patients with Heart Failure of Ischemic and Non-Ischemic Aetiology
Y. Osmolovskaya, A. Glechan, A. Skvortsov, V. Mareev
P7.13 The P22PHOX -640A/G Polymorphism of Nadph Oxidase Adversely Affects Endothelin Levels but Not Peripheral and Central Pressures in Healthy, Young, Normotensive Individuals
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, C. Vassiliadou, K. Baou, I. Dima, D. Kardara, C. Stefanadis
P8.01 Predictors of Aortic Stiffening in Elderly Subjects: Results of a Nine-Year Follow-Up
J. Seidlerová, J. Filipovský, O. Mayer Jr., M. Dolejšová
P8.02 Impact of Triglycerides and Insulin Levels on Whole and Surface Carotid Plaque Composition in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
S. A. Gonzalez, P. J. Forcada, D. Olano, E. Cavanagh, S. Obregon, C. Castelaro, C. Kotliar
P8.03 Increased Arterial Stiffness in Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is Not Associated with Level of C-Reactive Protein
A. Cypiene, A. Venalis, L. Ryliskyte, J. Dadoniene, Z. Petrulioniene, M. Kovaite, R. Rugiene, A. Laucevicius
P8.04 Arterial Function and Insulin Sensitivity: Their Interplay in Euglycaemic, Never-Treated Hypertensives
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Vyssoulis, G. Antoniou, C. Stefanadis
P8.05 Diabetes Control Quality is an Independent Factor of Arterial Wall Rigidification
A. L. Lieber, C. Vesin, M. E. Safar, B. I. Levy, J. Blacher
P8.06 Reference Values for Arterial Stiffness Measured with Arteriograph
B. Benczúr, R. Böcskei, M. Illyés
P8.07 An Old Dog with New Tricks: Uric Acid Levels are Associated with Aortic Stiffness and Wave Reflections in Newly Diagnosed, Never-Treated Hypertension
P. Xaplanteris, C. Vlachopoulos, G. Vyssoulis, I. Dima, K. Baou, K. Aznaouridis, N. Alexopoulos, C. Stefanadis
P8.08 Hemodynamics and Large Artery Stiffness in Young Prehypertensive Medical Students
B. van den Bogaard, C. Spaan, K. Lieve, G. A. van Montfrans, B. J. H. van den Born
P8.09 C-Reactive Protein is Associated with Endothelium-Dependent Alterations of Microcirculation in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
L. Ryliskyte, J. Badariene, V. Dzenkeviciute, A. Cypiene, V. Skorniakov, A. Laucevicius
P8.10 The Relationship between Augmentation Index and Ageing: A Meta-Regression Analysis
A. J. Baksi, T. A. Treibel, J. E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, R. A. Foale, K. H. Parker, D. P. Francis, J. Mayet, A. D. Hughes
P8.11 Supine Clinic Blood Pressure is Raised in Hypertensive Non-Dippers: A Novel Test to Determine Dipper Status?
C. T. Coleman, D. Gilroy, L. Wright, M. Stowasser, J. E. Sharman
P8.12 Association Between Asymmetric Dimethylarginine and the Indices of Vascular Function in Patients with Essential Hypertension
M. Sergejev, M. Zagura, P. Kampus, J. Kals, P. Muda, T. P. Tuomainen, K. Zilmer, M. Zilmer, J. Eha
P8.13 Coronary Implantation of Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Impairs the Peripheral Vascular Compliance in Patient with Coronary Artery Disease
M. Vatrano, R. Ceravolo, C. Nesta, A. Ferraro, E. Campopiano, F. Borrello, V. Pascale, G. Ciconte, V. A. Ciconte
P10.01 Involvement of Calcium-Calmodulin Dependent Protein Kinase II on Endothelin Receptor Expression in Cerebral Arteries Of Rat
R. Waldsee, H. Ahnstedt, S. Eftekhari, L. Edvinsson
P10.02 Effect of Integrin-Extracellular Matrix Interactions on Small Artery Structure and Mechanics During Hypertension and Aging
K. R. Parmar, E. H. Heerkens, A. M. Heagerty
P10.03 Endothelium-Specific Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels: Targets for Aldosterone
V. Griol-Charhbili, A. Nguyen Dinh Cat, G. Palais, L. Loufrani, D. Henrion, N. Farman, F. Jaisser
P10.04 Influence of 1,25(OH)2D3 (Vitamin D) on Resistance Artery Contractility
G. Goudot, M. Rezai, J. K. Cruickshank
P10.05 Reduced Molecular Flexibility in the Large Arteries of Diabetic Rats
R. Akhtar, N. Gardiner, J. K. Cruickshank, B. Derby, M. J. Sherratt
P10.06 Abnormal Vascular Programming of Acid Arachidonic Metabolism Could Explain Hypertension in Rats Exposed in Utero to Maternal Diabetes
C. Fassot, J. P. Van Duong Huyen, E. Vessieres, C. Perret, S. Laurent, D. Henrion, M. Leliévre-Pégorier
P10.07 A Ppg Measurement Setup and Pulse Wave Analysis for Arterial Stiffness
M. J. Huotari, K. Maatta, J. Kostamovaara
P10.08 Pulmonary Artery Calcification in Racehorses
L. G. Arroyo, M. A. Hayes, L. Viel