Why the study?
Is radial pulse wave analysis repeatable for measuring central aortic blood pressures in ambulant patients?
Population
20 ambulant patients (aged 27-82 years; 4 female)
Design
Cross-sectional, Two nurses independently undertook two measurements in…
Follow-up
single occasion
Authors
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Supports radial PWA for central BP assessment by varied staff; leaves open whether it improves outcomes versus brachial measurements.
Is radial pulse wave analysis repeatable for measuring central aortic blood pressures in ambulant patients?
Non-invasive assessment of central aortic pressures using radial pulse wave analysis is highly repeatable in ambulant patients, even when performed by relatively inexperienced staff.
Coch et al. (2007) studied this question.
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