Pulse Wave Imaging for Noninvasive and Quantitative Measurement of Arterial Stiffness In Vivo

Abstract

Reliability and in vivo feasibility of the proposed PWI method were demonstrated in this study. Its simplicity of use and its capability of providing regional PWV render PWI a valuable tool for quantitative assessment of arterial stiffness. The utility of the method in a clinical setting has yet to be established and is part of an ongoing clinical study.