September 1, 2005European Heart Journal
New problems raised by increased pulse pressureThe opinions expressed in this article are not necessarily those of the Editors of the European Heart Journal or of the European Society of Cardiology.
Why the study?
Is increased pulse pressure an independent predictor of cardiovascular outcomes and coronary heart disease risk?
Population
Subjects aged >59, including patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension, referencing the PROCAM cohort…
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
10-year
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Implication
This editorial highlights that increased pulse pressure, driven by aortic rigidity, is a critical independent predictor of cardiovascular and coronary risk, particularly in older populations.
Structured PICO
Is increased pulse pressure an independent predictor of cardiovascular outcomes and coronary heart disease risk?
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Population
Subjects aged >59, including patients with atherosclerosis and hypertension, referencing the PROCAM cohort of more than 20,000 subjects.
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Outcome
Cardiovascular outcomes and coronary heart disease riskhard clinical
This editorial highlights that increased pulse pressure, driven by aortic rigidity, is a critical independent predictor of cardiovascular and coronary risk, particularly in older populations.
Cite This Study
Michel E. Safar (2005) studied this question.