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Invited Speaker Extended Review Papers
Central blood pressure: A new vital sign?, 30 October 2009 Mary J. Roman pages 125-127 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (118 KB)
Molecular mechanisms of arterial calcification, 30 October 2009 Diane Proudfoot pages 128-131 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (148 KB)
Arterial calcification and its physiological consequences: Ideas from animal models, 13 November 2009 Jeffrey Atkinson pages 132-136 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (484 KB)
Uraemic vascular damage and calcification in children on dialysis, 09 November 2009 Rukshana C. Shroff pages 137-140 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (133 KB)
The role of “semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase” in the arterial wall, 09 November 2009 N. Mercier pages 141-147 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (383 KB)
Gender differences in arterial structure and function. Are men really from Mars and women from Venus?, 09 November 2009 Francesco U.S. Mattace-Raso pages 148-150 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (117 KB)
Oral Presentation Abstracts
Arterial stiffness is related to renal function in the general population L.A. Tomlinson, Y. Yasmin, K. Maki-Petaja, S.S. Hickson, B.J. McDonnell, C.M. McEniery, J.R. Cockcroft, I.B. Wilkinson page 151 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Vascular calcifications after chronic use of vitamin-k antagonists B.J. van Varik, R.J.M.W. Rennenberg, A.A. Kroon, L.J. Schurgers, P.W. de Leeuw page 151 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Impact of renal transplantation on arterial stiffness J.C. Smith, L.A. Tomlinson, J.R. Bradley, A.J. Bradley, I.B. Wilkinson, C.M. McEniery page 151 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Increased aortic stiffness in young subjects with migraine G. Schillaci, G. Pucci, I. Corbelli, P. Sarchielli, M. Mannarino, M. Pirro, P. Calabresi, E. Mannarino pages 151-152 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (163 KB)
Increased crp early in the ra disease course predicts an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and arterial stiffness: 15-year follow-up of the euridiss cohort S.A. Provan, K. Angel, A.G. Semb, D. Atar, T.K. Kvien page 152 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
Detrimental effects on carotid perfusion of intra-aortic balloon pump support J.E. Davies, J. Baksi, A. Sharp, B. Gerber, B. Sachdev, J. Mayet, I.S. Malik, A.D. Hughes page 152 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
Aortic stiffness in middle aged women is heritable and relates to blood pressure and aortic calcification: a twin study M. Cecelja, B. Jiang, K. McNeill, M.L. Frost, T. Spector, P. Chowienczyk page 153 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Is Aortic Stiffness Ready for Clinical Practice? Results From The Rotterdam Study G.C. Verwoert, S.E. Elias-Smale, D. Rizopoulos, E.W. Steyerberg, A. Hofman, M. Kavousi, E.J.G. Sijbrands, A.P.G. Hoeks, R.S. Reneman, F.U.S. Mattace-Raso, J.C.M. Witteman page 153 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Effect of Celiprolol on Prevention of Cardiovascular Events in Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome K.T. Ong, J. Perdu, H. Plauchu, J. De Backer, A. De Paepe, J. Emmerich, X. Jeunemaitre, D. Germain, P. Collignon, G. Georgesco, E. Bozec, J.S. Hulot, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie pages 153-154 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (113 KB)
A Pressure-Independent Arterial Remodelling and Aorta Dilatation in Treated Patients With Fabry Disease C. Collin, M. Bensalah, H. Beaussier, D.P. Germain, E. Bozec, E. Mousseaux, S. Laurent, P. Boutouyrie page 154 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (42 KB)
Improvement in Aortic Stiffness After one Year of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor-α Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Arthropathies is Associated with Reduction in Calprotectin (A Proinflammatory S100 Protein) K. Angel, S. Provan, M. Fagerhol, T.K. Kvien, D. Atar page 154 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (42 KB)
Osteoprotegerin is Associated Independently with Aortic Stiffness in Patients with Atherosclerosis and in Healthy Subjects M. Zagura, M. Sergejev, J. Lieberg, P. Kampus, A. Peetsalu, J. Eha, M. Zilmer, J. Kals page 154 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (42 KB)
Assessment of the arterial wall behavior along the common carotid artery at the level of a plaque according to arterial stiffness gradient H. Beaussier, I. Masson, O. Naggara, D. Calvet, R. Joannides, E. Guegan-Massardier, E. Gérardin, E. Bozec, P. Boutouyrie, S. Laurent page 155 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
The relationship between large artery stiffness, wave reflection and pulsatility in the micro-circulation: new insights into the management of both hypertension and diabetes B.J. McDonnell, J. Coulson, M. Munnery, N.S. Gale, K. Mortlock, I. Munnery, I.B. Wilkinson, C.M. McEniery, J.R. Cockcroft page 155 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Age-related changes in the micromechanical properties of ovine aorta R. Akhtar, C. Kridiotis, H.K. Graham, M.J. Sherratt, A.W. Trafford, J.K. Cruickshank, B. Derby page 155 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
The repeatability and validity of pulse wave velocity measured using phase contrast magnetic resonance imaging S.S. Hickson, M. Butlin, M. Graves, I.B. Wilkinson, C.M. McEniery page 156 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (115 KB)
Does behaviour of the reflected wave in humans support the prevailing explanation of the arterial pressure waveform? A.J. Baksi, J.E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, B. Unsworth, R. Baruah, R.A. Foale, K.H. Parker, D.P. Francis, J. Mayet, A.D. Hughes page 156 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (111 KB)
Quantification of both systolic and diastolic local arterial stiffness improves identification of arterial stiffening with normal aging K. Reesink, E. Hermeling, S. Vermeersch, E. Rietzschel, M. De Buyzere, R.S. Reneman, A.P.G. Hoeks, P. Segers page 156 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (111 KB)
LOW-GRADE INFLAMMATION AND ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION PRECEDE THE INCREASE IN PULSE PRESSURE IN TYPE 1 DIABETES:A 20-YEAR LONGITUDINAL STUDY I. Ferreira, P. Hovind, C.G. Schalkwijk, H.-H. Parving, P. Rossing, C.D.A. Stehouwer page 157 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
IMPACT OF CHANGES IN SMOKING BEHAVIOUR BETWEEN ADOLESCENCE AND YOUNG ADULTHOOD ON ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN YOUNG ADULTS. THE NORTHERN IRELAND YOUNG HEARTS PROJECT R.J.J. van de Laar, I. Ferreira, C.G. Schalkwijk, M.H. Prins, J.W.R. Twisk, C.A. Boreham, C.D. Stehouwer page 157 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
DETERMINING EARLY CARDIOVASCULAR RISK PROFILES IN PAEDIATRIC RHEUMATIC DISEASE T.J. Bradley, P.N. Tyrell, L. Ng, C. Slorach, J. Beyene, R. Schneider, B.M. Feldman, E.D. Silverman pages 157-158 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (115 KB)
LONGITUDINAL FOLLOW-UP OF ARTERIAL DISTENSIBILITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: ROLES OF BIRTH WEIGHT, GROWTH, BLOOD PRESSURE AND EARLIER (AORTIC) ‘STIFFNESS’ A. Vyas, J. Kips, I. Gemell, N. Howard, F. Khan, P. Clayton, J.K. Cruickshank page 158 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
THE EPICURE STUDY: BLOOD PRESSURE AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN RELATION TO BIRTH BEFORE 26 WEEKS OF GESTATION C.M. McEniery, J. Fawkes, I.B. Wilkinson, N. Marlow, J.R. Cockcroft page 158 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE IS A BETTER PREDICTOR OF SUBCLINICAL ATHEROSCLEROSIS THAN ADIPONECTIN LEVEL S. Holewijn, M. den Heijer, L.J. van Tits, D.W. Swinkels, A.F.H. Stalenhoef, J. de Graaf page 158 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
Central Arterial Stiffness Occurs In Bronchiectasis N.S. Gale, J.M. Duckers, M. Munnery, S. Enright, J.R. Cockcroft, C.E. Bolton, D.J. Shale page 159 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (151 KB)
Comparison Of Three Different Methods To Calculate Aortic Pulse Wave Velocity (Pwv) Using A 1d Model Of The Systemic Circulation B. Trachet, P. Reymond, J. Kips, A. Swillens, M. De Buyzere, B. Suys, N. Stergiopulos, P. Segers page 159 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (151 KB)
Mri Of Endothelial Adhesion Molecules In Carotid Atherosclerosis Using Targeted UltrasmallSuperparamagnetic Particles Of Iron Oxide (Uspio) - Towards An In Vivo Model J.M.S. Chan, K. Bhakoo, C. Monaco, R.G.J. Gibbs pages 159-160 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (166 KB)
Arterial Compliance And Carotid Atherosclerosis In Apolipoprotein A-I Amyloidosis (Leu75pro) A. Paini, M.L. Muiesan, M. Salvetti, C. Aggiusti, E. Belotti, C. Agabiti Rosei, G. Gregorini, G. Cancarini, E. Agabiti Rosei page 160 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
Increased Arterial Stiffness In Patients With Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency J.M. Duckers, D.J. Shale, N.S. Gale, R. Stockley, J.R. Cockcroft, C.E. Bolton page 160 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
Electrical Carotid Baroreceptor Activation Lowers Renal Artery Impedance And Stiffness In An Acute Canine Model P. Segers, D. Wagner, K. Ludwig, A.W. Cates, D. Georgakopoulos page 160 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
Poster Presentation Abstracts
Methodological Aspects
Pulse Wave Velocity: How to Assess the Distance? D. Mahieu, D. Devos, J. Kips, E. Achten, P. Segers, L. Van Bortel page 161 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Abdominal Aortic Calcification Detection using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA): Comparison with Computed Tomography (CT) M. Cecelja, M.L. Frost, T. Spector, P. Chowienczyk page 161 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
A Comparison of Central Blood Pressures and Augmentation Index Estimated by OMRON-HEM9000, Arteriograph and SphygmoCor R. Rezai, G. Goudot, J. Finn, C. Winters, F. Wu, J.K. Cruickshank page 161 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (103 KB)
Invasive Assessment of Aortic Pressure Waves: Comparison between Pressure Wire and Fluid Filled Catheter S. Wassertheurer, B. Hametner, C.C. Mayer, B. Eber, T. Weber pages 161-162 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)
Assessment of Arterial Stiffness in Hypertension: Comparison of Oscillometric (Arteriograph), Piezo-Electronic (Complior), and Tonometric (SphygmoCor) Techniques A. Mahmud, N. Jatoi, J. Feely page 162 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
The Accuracy of Central Systolic Blood Pressure Determined from the Second Systolic Peak of the Peripheral Pressure Waveform S.S. Hickson, M. Butlin, F. Mir, J. Graggaber, J. Cheriyan, M. Yasmin, J.R. Cockcroft, I.B. Wilkinson, C.M. McEniery page 162 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Measurement of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Healthy Persons and Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - A Reproducibility Study L. Lundby Christensen, T. Almdal, A. Vaag, B. Carstensen, L. Tarnow, N. Wiinberg page 162 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Comparing Proximal and Distal Occlusion for Testing Endothelial Function Using Forearm Ischemia – Hyperaemia P.J. Forcada, S.A. Gonzalez, D. Olano, S. Obregon, C. Castelaro, C. Kotliar page 162 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Results of the Two Methods of Aortic Stiffness Estimation in Young and Middle Aged Patients with Coronary Artery Disease M.V. Andreevskaya, Machmudova KhA, N.M. Moiseeva, S.G. Kozlov, T.V. Balakhonova, M.A. Saidova, A.N. Rogoza page 163 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Comparative Study of Pulse Wave Velocity by Two Different Devices A. Vicente Casanova, F. Martinez Garcia, E. Solaz Moreno, O. Calaforra Juan, M. Bori Gines, J. Redon i Mas page 163 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Carotid Stiffness and Baroreflex Sensitivity: the EPP3 Study A. Boudard, D. Laude, J.P. Empana, B. Pannier, K.T. Ong, F. Thomas, J. Perruca, X. Jouven, S. Laurent, P. Boutouryie page 163 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
Prognostic Role of Reversible Arterial Stiffness in Men with Coronary Artery Disease I.A. Orlova, E. Nuraliev, G. Makarova, E. Yarovaya, F.T. Ageev page 163 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (49 KB)
ULTRASOUND EVALUATION OF LOCAL ARTERIAL STIFFNESS: FEASIBILITY STUDY IN AN ANIMAL MODEL OF ADVANCED ATHEROSCLEROSIS E. Bianchini, C. Giannarelli, F. Faita, G. Cimmino, V. Gemignani, J.J. Badimon page 164 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (149 KB)
SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENTS OF THE AORTIC AND COMMON CAROTID DISTENSION WAVEFORMS BY MEANS OF ULTRASOUND K.G. van den Hengel, P.J. Brands, E.M.H. Bosboom, F.N. van de Vosse page 164 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (149 KB)
SIMULTANEOUS UPPER ARM AND THIGH CUFF PULSE VOLUME RECORDING FOR RAPID ESTIMATION OF CENTRAL PULSE WAVE VELOCITY: COMPARISON WITH CAROTID-FEMORAL TONOMETRY A. Donald, Z. Maniou, K. Connell, K. McNeill, T. Sanders, P. Chowienczyk page 164 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (149 KB)
COMPARISON BETWEEN PULSE WAVE VELOCITY ASSESSMENT IN THE OBESE BY TRANSCUTANEOUS DEVICES COMPARED TO PHASE CONTRAST MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING L. Joly, A. Kearney-Schwartz, P. Salvi, D. Mandry, G. Karcher, P. Rossignol, P.Y. Marie, F. Zannad, A. Benetos pages 164-165 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (189 KB)
MRI AORTIC THORACIC ELASTIC PROPERTIES ASSESSMENT COMPARED TO ARTERIAL STIFFNESS ASSESSMENT BY TRANSCUTANEOUS DEVICES L. Joly, A. Kearney-Schwartz, P. Salvi, D. Mandry, P. Rossignol, G. Karcher, P.Y. Marie, F. Zannad, A. Benetos page 165 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
CAN WE LEARN ANYMORE ABOUT ARTERIAL FUNCTION FROM THE VALSALVA MANOEUVRE? WAVE INTENSITY ANALYSIS CAN INFORM US ABOUT RESERVOIR FUNCTION A.J. Baksi, J.E. Davies, N. Hadjiloizou, R. Baruah, B. Unsworth, R.A. Foale, K.H. Parker, D.P. Francis, J. Mayet, A.D. Hughes page 165 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
METHODOLOGICAL ASPECT OF BRACHIAL FLOW MEDIATED DILATION: IMPROVEMENT OF REPRODUCIBILITY F. Faita, V. Gemignani, E. Bianchini, F. Stea, M. Demi, L. Ghiadoni page 165 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (68 KB)
CHARACTERIZATIONS OF THE ARTERIAL SYSTEM COMPARED N. Westerhof, B.E. Westerhof pages 165-166 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (85 KB)
ULTRASONOGRAPHIC MEASUREMENT OF ARTERIAL WALL AND INTRAPLAQUE STRAIN IN THE CAROTID BULB AND COMMON CAROTID ARTERY F.H.B. Schreuder, I.M. Graf, W.H. Mess, A.P.G. Hoeks page 166 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE VICORDER AND SPHYGMOCOR DEVICES FOR THE NON-INVASIVE ASSESSMENT OF CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE G. Pucci, L. Whittaker, S.S. Hickson, J. Cheriyan, G. Schillaci, C.M. McEniery, I.B. Wilkinson page 166 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ENDOTHELIAL FUNCTION, ARTERIAL ELASTICITY AND BAROREFLEX SENSITIVITY A. Pinter, T. Horvath, D. Cseh, M. Kollai page 166 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (45 KB)
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