Key result
ECG and PPG-derived pulse wave velocity marks early CV risk despite lingering accuracy questions.
Why the study?
Although pulse wave velocity is a gold standard predictor of cardiovascular risk and arterial stiffness, questions regarding the accuracy and automation of measuring pulse wave propagation speed remained.
Meta-Analysis
Pulse wave velocity is a key marker for arterial stiffness and cardiovascular risk, but further evidence is needed regarding the accuracy and automation of its measurement using ECG and PPG signals.
This paper presents a theoretical analysis of the literature on the speed of pulse wave propagation using a combination of ECG and PPG signals. The diagnostic value of pulse wave velocity in medical practice is use of this indicator for non-invasive measurement of blood pressure and also for determination of arterial stiffness. Some studies have shown an association of pulse wave velocity with risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The speed of pulse wave propagation is an early marker and predictor of cardiovascular risk both in individuals with normal blood pressure and people with hypertension and is used as the "gold standard" for assessing arterial stiffness; however, the question about accuracy and automation of the measurement of the speed of pulse wave propagation still remains to be answered.
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B. G. Gharamyan (2023) conducted a meta-analysis in Cardiovascular risk and arterial stiffness. Pulse wave velocity measurement using ECG and PPG signals was evaluated. Pulse wave velocity measurement using ECG and PPG signals serves as an early marker of cardiovascular risk and arterial stiffness, though questions remain regarding its accuracy and automation.
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