What does PWV stand for?

Pulse Wave Velocity (measure of vascular stiffness)

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AtCor Medical provides its pharmaceutical customers with the global gold standard in technology and integrated study support services for noninvasive measurement of central blood pressure and pulse wave velocity in clinical trials.

United States: AtCor Medical Announces $1.5 Million in New ...

One such technique, Doppler pulse wave velocity (PWV), which is defined as arterial pulse's velocity of moving along vessel wall, as an indicator of arterial elasticity (2-4).

Assessment of aortic stiffness and ventricular functions in familial ...

Aortic and arterial pulse wave velocity Aortic and four arterial pulse wave velocities were obtained for the CHD and healthy group.

Aortic and arterial pulse wave velocity in patients with coronary ...

The idea behind the new aortic pulse wave velocity test is to do just that, quickly, cheaply and without being invasive.

Ten-minute test predicts heart disease

However, not only are mechanistic studies required but also population studies, for example, that relate pulse wave velocity to biomarkers of cadmium exposure.

Peripheral arterial disease and metals in urine and blood

When the pulse wave velocity is not too fast, it prevents damage to other organs like the brain and kidneys.

Garlic Prevents Hardening of Aorta

Prognostic significance of Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (Tine Willum Hansen, Jorgen Jeppesen, and Christian Torp-Pedersen).

Research and Markets: Vascular Hemodynamics: Bioengineering and ...

These sensors measure the wearer s pulse wave velocity - the rate at which pulses of blood stream through a person s circulatory system - making them perfect for use with Philips' RelaxTV.

United Kingdom: Philips' feedback telly watches your vital signs