Brachial-Ankle Pulse Wave Velocity Is a Strong Predictor for Mortality in Patients With Acute Stroke [Epidemiology/Population]

This study suggested that measurement of baPWV during the acute phase of stroke might be useful in identifying patients at a higher risk for mortality.

Source: Hypertension - July 9, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kim, J., Song, T.-J., Song, D., Lee, K. J., Kim, E. H., Lee, H. S., Nam, C. M., Nam, H. S., Kim, Y. D., Heo, J. H. Tags: Cerebrovascular disease/stroke, Pathophysiology, Other diagnostic testing, Acute Cerebral Infarction Epidemiology/Population Source Type: research