Central blood pressure estimation for the masses moves a step closer

I. B. Wilkinson, C. M. McEniery, J. R. Cockcroft

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Abstract

There is currently great interest in non-invasive estimation of central blood pressure. Recent development of 'hands-free', 'operator-independent' devices will greatly assist in the collection of the data necessary to propel central pressure estimation into the clinical arena. Such data include further prospective studies to compare central and peripheral pressures as predictors of events, and perhaps even studies that aim to selectively reduce central pressure, and manage blood pressure based on central rather than peripheral blood pressure targets. The ARCSolver seems to be a device that may help in this respect, but careful validation against an invasive standard is probably required first.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)495-497
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Human Hypertension
Volume24
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2010
Externally publishedYes

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