Role of the determination of aortic pressure and rigidity aortic in patients with cardiovascular diseases

Abstract

The paper reviews the literature on studies of the structural and functional properties of great arteries in patients with cardiovascular diseases. It analyses the pathophysiological components of the formation of central blood pressure (BP) and describes current registration procedures. The negative aspects of the impact of elevated central BP on target organs are considered. The prognostic and clinical values of the indicators of central arterial stiffness are demonstrated.

Keywords

• central aortic pressure
• augmentation index
• arterial elasticity
• aortic rigidity
• pulse wave
• methods for assessing vascular stiffness