Early evalutaion of the structure and function of vessels in patients with hypertension / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

The main methods examing artery function are measuing pulse wave velocity,augmentation index of reflected wave and the expansibility and compliance of specified artery by ultrasound examination.The methods evaluating artery structure includes the examination of the intima-media thickness,the detection of plaques and the calculation of ankle-brachial BP index.The above methods could be used to stratify the risk of hypertension patients.