Study of Pulse Wave Velocity and Ankle Brachial Index in different age-groups and their role in assessment of early atherosclerotic risk
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
A total of 240 subjects of different age groups were studied for detection of early atherosclerotic risk by measuring their Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) and Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) with the help of Vascular Profiler (VP-1000). It is a non invasive, vascular screening device for early detection of arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis using “Waveform Analysis and Vascular Evaluation” WAVE Technology. The VP 1000 assesses arteriosclerosis by PWV – an index of arterial wall stiffness and by ABI an index to assess arterial occlusion by a single operation and displays the results in a two-dimensional graph. Statistical analysis of the data, obtained was done to evaluate the association between different parameters. In our study, statistically significant changes have been observed in PWV values in Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD) and Non Ischaemic Heart Disease (Non IHD) group (P Value 0.003). There were no statistically significant changes in the value of ABI in IHD and non IHD groups. Keywords:PWV (Pulse Wave Velocity), ABI (Ankle Brachial Index), IHD (Ischaemic Heart Disease), PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease), CAD (Coronary Artery Disease)
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Ranjana Mandal, Dr. Sankar Palchowdhury, Dr. A. B. S. Mahapatra
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