Why the study?
Does using the right versus left carotid artery affect aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) measurements in healthy individuals?
Population
50 healthy individuals without known cardiovascular disease, aged 23 to 66 years.
Comparison
Aortic pulse wave velocity measurement using the… vs Aortic pulse wave velocity measurement using the…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Side selection may affect aPWV readings; supports standardization protocols in longitudinal research.
Does using the right versus left carotid artery affect aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) measurements in healthy individuals?
Measuring aPWV using the right carotid artery yields significantly higher values than the left, highlighting the need for consistency in the chosen side for longitudinal or intervention studies.
Dzeko et al. (2012) studied this question.
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