Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity

The transit time of an AORTIC PRESSURE wave between the COMMON CAROTID ARTERY and the COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. It is a standard measure of ARTERIAL STIFFNESS.

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Abstract

The transit time of an AORTIC PRESSURE wave between the COMMON CAROTID ARTERY and the COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. It is a standard measure of ARTERIAL STIFFNESS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities
  • Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities
  • Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2020

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Previous Indexing

  • Pulse Wave Analysis (2012-2019)

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  1. E01w.370.370w.680.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080909. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080909
  2. Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114499137