Influence of Blood Pressure Reduction on Pulse Wave Velocity in Primary Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis and Comparison With an Acute Modulation of Transmural Pressure

Abstract

Reduction in PWV after antihypertensive treatment is largely explained by the reduction in BP, but there are some BP-independent effects. These might increase over time and contribute to better outcomes over the long term, but this remains to be demonstrated in long-term clinical trials.