P2.41 Acute Respiratory Changes in Augmentation Index are Related to Aortic Reservoir Function

• Published in: Artery research Vol. 6; no. 4; p. 175
• Main Authors: Schultz, M. G., Davies, J. E., Hughes, A. D., Sharman, J. E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2012; Springer Nature B.V; BMC
• Subjects: Conference Abstract; Flow velocity; Respiration

Background Augmentation index (AIx) is an independent predictor of mortality. Current theory states augmented pressure (AP) is principally due to wave reflection. Subtle changes in AP occur with respiration, but the mechanisms are not fully understood. This study aimed to determine the possible cont...