Key result
Aortic pulse wave velocity averaged 8.7 m/s in healthy elderly individuals aged 60-75 years compared to 10.2 m/s in those with hypertension or diabetes (P<0.0001).
Population
455 community-living ambulatory individuals aged 60-75 years, divided into a 'reference-values group' and a…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support PWV reference values in healthy elderly; leaves open prospective outcome validation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=455)
Absolute Event Rate: 8.7% vs 10.2%
p-value: p=<0.0001
In elderly individuals aged 60-75 years, an aortic pulse wave velocity below 10 m/s can be considered normal, 10-13 m/s as borderline, and above 13 m/s as elevated.
Alecu et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Community living ambulatory elderly (n=455). Aortic pulse wave velocity assessment vs. Individuals with hypertension or diabetes was evaluated on Mean aortic pulse wave velocity (p=<0.0001). Aortic pulse wave velocity averaged 8.7 m/s in healthy elderly individuals aged 60-75 years compared to 10.2 m/s in those with hypertension or diabetes (P<0.0001).
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