Predictors for progressions of brachial–ankle pulse wave velocity and carotid intima–media thickness over a 12-year follow-up

Abstract

Our study demonstrated that SBP and DBP contributed differently in different stages to the progression of arterial stiffness in this Chinese cohort. Moreover, HR was consistently involved in the increased progression of CIMT in all periods. These findings underline the importance of early detection and control of blood pressure and resting HR for the prevention of arterial stiffness progression.