Why the study?
Is inter-arm blood pressure difference associated with atherosclerosis markers (ABI and baPWV) in patients without cardiovascular disease?
Population
153 patients aged 18 years or older without cardiovascular disease, mean age 52.8 ± 9.9 years.
Comparison
Inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference > 5… vs Inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference < 5…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Inter-arm SBP difference showed no correlation with ABI or baPWV; leaves open its role as atherosclerosis marker in primary prevention.
Is inter-arm blood pressure difference associated with atherosclerosis markers (ABI and baPWV) in patients without cardiovascular disease?
In patients without cardiovascular disease, simultaneous measurement of inter-arm blood pressure difference did not significantly correlate with markers of atherosclerosis (ABI and baPWV).
Tak et al. (2013) studied this question.