Why the study?
Does straight distance measurement and right-sided measurement improve the accuracy of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity assessment compared to tape measure and left-sided measurement in adults?
Population
98 individuals (49 men, age 21-76 years)
Comparison
Measurement of carotid-femoral path lengths… vs Tape measure distance
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports right-sided cfPWV with caliper when tape unavailable; leaves open whether MRI distance improves accuracy.
Does straight distance measurement and right-sided measurement improve the accuracy of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity assessment compared to tape measure and left-sided measurement in adults?
The study supports expert consensus to measure carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity on the right side using a sliding caliper when a straight tape measure distance cannot be obtained.
Bossuyt et al. (2013) studied this question.
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