Why the study?
Does the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) accurately estimate arterial stiffness compared to transesophageal echocardiography and carotid ultrasound in patients with sinus rhythm or chest pain syndrome?
Population
180 patients total: 70 patients in sinus rhythm and 110 patients with chest pain syndrome
Comparison
Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) measurement vs Transesophageal echocardiography and carotid…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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CAVI may support noninvasive stiffness assessment in these patients; leaves open whether it adds prognostic value beyond carotid ultrasound.
Does the Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) accurately estimate arterial stiffness compared to transesophageal echocardiography and carotid ultrasound in patients with sinus rhythm or chest pain syndrome?
CAVI is a useful, noninvasive index of arterial stiffness that correlates well with established echocardiographic and ultrasound parameters.
Takaki et al. (2007) studied this question.
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