Increased pulse wave velocity in patients with an orthostatic blood pressure rise independent of other cardiovascular risk factors

Conclusion: Both an orthostatic BP drop and rise were associated with elevated PWV. Although standing BP is commonly measured in elderly hypertensive patients to exclude significant orthostatic hypotension, this simple measurement may provide an additional independent risk factor for vascular HMOD at any age.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Blood pressure measurement Source Type: research