1. Repeatability of measurements of arterial compliance and flow-mediated dilation of the
brachial artery has been infrequently reported, despite increasing use in interventional and …

In the present study, we examined the relationships among carotid blood pressure, arterial
geometry, and wall stress and determined the impact of hypertension, smoking status, and …

Background Most individuals at high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk worldwide do not
receive any or optimal preventive drugs. We aimed to determine whether fixed dose …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces
morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases in postmenopausal women. In this …

Background The lack of effective therapies for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
(HFpEF) reflects an incomplete understanding of its pathogenesis. Design We analysed …

Chronic renal failure (CRF) is associated with rapidly progressive atherosclerotic vascular
disease. In the present study, carotid arterial intima–medial thickness (IMT) was assessed in …

Background Body mass index (BMI) is a risk factor for heart failure with preserved ejection
fraction (HFpEF). Design We investigated the threshold BMI and sex-specific waist …

Objectives To determine the level of agreement between a 'conventional'Ankle-Brachial
Index (ABI) measurement (using Doppler and mercury sphygmomanometer taken by a …

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with oestrogen or oestrogen plus progestin may have
different effects on arterial structure and function. To examine this question, carotid artery …

Aims Impaired diastolic function is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, but
antecedents and predictors of progression to heart failure (HF) are not well understood. We …