Pulse wave velocity measuring device

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Recent studies prove that despite the importance of blood pressure measurement, another method and technique is needed to provide a comprehensive picture of the cardiovascular system. For instance, there are several subjects with normal blood pressure values, but they are at severe risk of heart attack or stroke. PWA (Pulse Wave Analysis) and PWVao (Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity) measurements are fundamental tests to reveal arterial stiffening due to asymptomatic atherosclerosis and vascular calcification. The arterial stiffness parameters have proven prognostic value regarding cardiovascular events (stroke, myocardial infarction), and this relationship is independent of traditional risk factors (age, smoking habits, systolic blood pressure, gender, and cholesterol). Arteriograph is the first, original, patented non-invasive method and device that measures aortic pulse wave velocity (PWVao), aortic augmentation (AIXao), and central (aortic) blood pressure (SBPao) with a single upper arm cuff. The measurement is user-independent and fast, taking only 3 minutes. The device is portable and lightweight, allowing its use from outpatient clinics to hospitals. The operation requires only 4 AA-type alkaline or rechargeable batteries. The device’s software provides a comprehensive report with a detailed explanation of the measured parameters and their threshold values for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The simple operation of the Arteriograph device allows the implementation of arterial stiffness measurement widely in routine clinical practice.