The study of the pulse using the technique of applanation tonometry is undergoing a
resurgence with the development of new computerized equipment. We aim here to present a …

OBJECTIVE: Several studies have assessed the effect of angiotensin converting enzyme
inhibitors (ACEIs) on arterial stiffness and wave reflections as measured by pulse wave …

Arterial stiffness is a strong determinant of cardiovascular risk. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is
an index of arterial stiffness, and its prognostic value has been repeatedly emphasized. The …

Understanding the mutual relationship between the liver and the heart is important for both
hepatologists and cardiologists. Hepato-cardiac diseases can be classified into heart …

The maximum office systolic blood pressure (SBP) has been shown to be a strong predictor
of cardiovascular events, independently of the mean SBP level. However, the clinical …

Objective: The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that baroreflex sensitivity (BRS),
assessed by indirect measurement of aortic pressure, is blunted in obesity. Additionally, the …

Interoception, the ability to perceive internal bodily sensations, and heart rate variability
(HRV) share common physiological pathways, including the baroreflex feedback loop. The …

Vascular assessment is becoming increasingly important in the diagnosis of cardiovascular
diseases. In particular, clinical assessment of arterial stiffness, as measured by pulse wave …

Heart rate variability (HRV) and baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) are indexes reflecting the ability
to maintain cardiovascular homeostasis amidst changing conditions. Evidence primarily …

Several studies showed a positive association between heart rate and pulse wave velocity,
a sensitive marker of arterial stiffness. However, no study involving a large population has …