Reproducibility of carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity in end-stage renal disease patients: methodological considerations

Conclusions Week-to-week measurements of cf-PWV and pulse wave analysis are highly reproducible in ESRD patients prior to hemodialysis treatment. The high reproducibility and minimal test-to-test variations encourage use of cf-PWV to monitor changes in arterial stiffness and the efficacy of interventions in ESRD patients. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02196610.
Source: Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research