Key result
Aortic pulse wave velocity was a strong independent predictor of the presence of cardiovascular disease in subjects aged 70-100 years (adjusted OR 17.44; 95% CI 2.52-120.55).
Why the study?
Does aortic pulse wave velocity predict the presence of cardiovascular disease in subjects over 70 years old?
Population
124 subjects aged 70-100 years studied in two geriatric departments in a Paris suburb.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports aortic pulse wave velocity as a marker of prevalent CVD in the elderly; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation.
Cohort (n=124)
Yes
Does aortic pulse wave velocity predict the presence of cardiovascular disease in subjects over 70 years old?
Effect estimate: OR 17.44 (95% CI 2.52-120.55)
In elderly subjects over 70 years old, aortic pulse wave velocity is a strong independent marker associated with the presence of cardiovascular disease.
Meaume et al. (2001) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular disease (n=124). Aortic pulse wave velocity was evaluated on Presence of cardiovascular disease (OR 17.44, 95% CI 2.52-120.55). Aortic pulse wave velocity was a strong independent predictor of the presence of cardiovascular disease in subjects aged 70-100 years (adjusted OR 17.44; 95% CI 2.52-120.55).