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Does Aortic Propagation Velocity Predict Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Prehypertensive Patients?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Predictors of subclinical atherosclerosis include carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) and epicardial adipose tissue (EAT).The risk of atherosclerosis increases owing to hypertension.The aim of the present research was to determine the association between aortic propagation velocity (APV), cIMT, and EAT in patients with prehypertension.Methods: This research included 208 patients.Two groups were generated: prehypertensive and control.The APV, cIMT, and EAT values were also recorded.The correlations between these parameters were also analyzed.Results: Statistically significant differences were found between the two groups in the EAT, cIMT, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and APV variables (P < 0.05).A statistically significant inverse association was found among EAT, cIMT, SBP, DBP, and APV and the atherosclerosis surrogate markers (P < 0.05).Linear regression analysis revealed a close relationship between the EAT, cIMT, and APV. Conclusion:In prehypertensive patients, APV as a non-invasive method may be helpful in identifying individuals predisposed to atherosclerosis.

Source: Archives of Basic and Clinical Research

DOI: 10.4274/abcr.2025.25332

Authors: Kamuran Kalkan, Hüseyin Karal

Institutions: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413831904