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Percentage of variation attributable in different models
| Age | Age and BPa | Age and BPa and other factors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep (kPa) | 53.4% | 62.6% | 65.5% |
| Beta index | 46.9% | 54.5% | 57.1% |
| Arterial compliance (mm2/kPa) | 39.2% | 46.8% | 53.7% |
| Pulse wave velocity (m/s) | 55.8% | 61.3% | 63.5% |
aFor Ep, beta, and arterial compliance, calculated using arterial pulse pressure; for pulse wave velocity, calculated using systolic BP
