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Diagnosis > Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures > Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular > Pulse Wave Analysis > Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity

Preferred term

Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity  

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Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities
  • Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2020

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000080909

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