Accumulating evidence suggests that central blood pressure (BP) may reflect the
hemodynamic stress on target organs more accurately than brachial BP. A systematic review …

Arterial stiffness is recognized increasingly as an important component in the determination
of cardiovascular risk, particularly in chronic kidney disease and ESRD populations …

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) impacts approximately 6%–10% of women worldwide,
with hallmark features of hyperandrogenism, irregular menses, infertility, and polycystic …

Diets rich in eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA; 20: 5 (n-3)] are associated with decreased arterial
stiffness, but postprandial effects on vascular function are unknown. We investigated …

Most traditional cardiovascular risk factors alter the structure and/or function of arteries. An
assessment of arterial wall integrity could therefore allow accurate prediction of …

Few investigations have been performed between tobacco smoking, alcohol, and arterial
stiffness. The purpose of our study was to investigate the association between smoking use …

Vessels in the skin are arranged into superficial and deep horizontal plexuses and they are
involved in thermoregulation, oxygen and nutritional support. The skin has a large number of …

Background Availability of a range of techniques and devices allow measurement of many
variables related to the stiffness of large or medium sized arteries. There is good evidence …

Background Arterial stiffness is a key non-invasive marker of early vascular ageing,
however, little is known of its associations with urban built environment. We examined the …

Background Dyslipidemia contributes to the progression of arterial stiffness (AS). The
purpose of this study was to investigate the association of the different lipid parameters with …