Why the study?
Does MR pulse wave velocity show different rates of age-related stiffening in the thoracic versus abdominal aorta?
Does MR pulse wave velocity show different rates of age-related stiffening in the thoracic versus abdominal aorta?
MR pulse wave velocity demonstrates that the thoracic aorta stiffens more rapidly with age compared to the abdominal aorta.
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Supports segment-specific aortic stiffness assessment on MR; leaves open longitudinal and outcome validation.
Devos et al. (2014) studied this question.