Sentence examples for systemic stiffness from inspiring English sources

The ultrasonography method is appropriate for assessing local stiffness, and the compliance method is suitable for assessing systemic stiffness [ 9].

Since the evaluation of arterial input impedance requires measuring pressure and flow waves and the application of complex Fourier analysis, the ratio of PP to SV has been proposed as a simple and gross estimation of the pulsatile component of the arterial system and a surrogate measure of the systemic arterial stiffness in clinical practice [ 17, 22, 26].

Augmentation index, a composite measure of systemic arterial stiffness and wave-reflection amplitude, and central systolic, diastolic, pulse pressure were determined with the integrated software.

Renal RI reflects systemic vascular stiffness as well as renal arteriolosclerosis.

To investigate the role of systemic arterial stiffness in glaucoma patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).

AIx is a a composite measure of systemic arterial stiffness and wave-reflection amplitude [ 15].

In this study, we evaluated the role of systemic arterial stiffness in DM patients with glaucoma.

The augmentation index (AIx) provides a measure of systemic arterial stiffness (11).

Thus, a portion of DM patients who had high-grade systemic arterial stiffness may be vulnerable to glaucoma.

Systemic arterial stiffness or reduced compliance is an independent predictor of coronary artery disease and cardiovascular mortality.

Our results suggest that systemic arterial stiffness may contribute to the pathogenesis of glaucoma in DM patients.