Table 6 Arterial stiffness parameters used in the selected papers
Parameters | Description | Vascular characteristic assessed |
|---|---|---|
Measures the speed at which the pressure wave travels from the carotid artery to the femoral artery | Aortic stiffness (by quantifying wave propagation speed in the aorta) | |
ba-PWV [51] | Measures the speed at which the pressure wave travels from the brachial artery (arm) to the ankle | Peripheral arterial stiffness (by quantifying wave propagation speed in the peripheral arteries) |
Measures the thickness of the inner layers of the carotid artery wall | Thickness of the carotid artery wall | |
Measures the effect of reflected waves on central blood pressure waveform | Aortic stiffness (by analyzing the effect of wave reflection on central blood pressure waveform) | |
Measures the compliance of arteries and their ability to accommodate changes in blood volume, using the formula: SV/PP | Arterial compliance | |
DC [35] | Measures the changes in diameter or cross-sectional area of arteries in response to changes in blood pressure | Local arterial distensibility |