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Cardiovascular
Pulse wave velocity
Established risk / function markerVascular physiologyVascular testm/s
A physiological measure of arterial stiffness.
What it measures
Speed of the pressure wave along an arterial segment.
Why it matters
Arterial stiffness rises with age and cardiovascular risk and predicts outcomes in cohorts.
How to interpret it
Interpret by device, arterial segment, blood pressure and age.
Important limitations
Protocols and reference values differ; not a direct molecular aging measure.
Evidence status
Established risk / function marker
Useful vascular aging/risk phenotype with substantial observational evidence.
Research & guidance
Original papers, validation studies, reviews and clinical guidance connected to this measurement.
For education and evidence exploration, not diagnosis or individualized medical advice.