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Does weight loss reduce pulse wave velocity in adults?
Does weight loss reduce pulse wave velocity in adults?
Modest weight loss (mean 8% of initial body weight) significantly improves pulse wave velocity, indicating reduced arterial stiffness.
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Supports recommending modest weight loss to improve vascular function; confirms benefits on arterial stiffness across PWV sites.
Petersen et al. (2014) studied this question.
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