Aortic stiffness measurement improves the prediction of asymptomatic coronary artery disease in stroke/transient ischemic attack patients

ConclusionsIn stroke/transient ischemic attack patients, aortic pulse wave velocity improves the prediction of ≥50% asymptomatic coronary artery disease beyond classical risk factors.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: David Calvet, Emmanuel Touzé, Stéphane Laurent, Olivier Varenne, Jean‐Louis Sablayrolles, Pierre Boutouyrie, Jean‐Louis Mas Tags: Research Source Type: research