Why the study?
Does the evaluation of target organ damage using pulse wave velocity and other modalities improve cardiovascular risk stratification compared to routine workup in a general population?
Does the evaluation of target organ damage using pulse wave velocity and other modalities improve cardiovascular risk stratification compared to routine workup in a general population?
Measurement of pulse wave velocity significantly improves cardiovascular risk stratification when added to routine workup, echocardiography, or renal markers, but not carotid ultrasound.
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May enhance risk stratification beyond routine tests; leaves open whether routine use improves outcomes in prospective studies.
Muiesan et al. (2010) studied this question.
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