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Comparison between several non-invasive vascular tests: FMD, RH-PAT, and PWV
| Vascular test | FMD | RH-PAT | cfPWV | baPWV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular layer evaluated | Endothelium | Media | ||
| Vascular bed | Brachial artery | Finger arterioles | Aorta | Aorto-muscular |
| Parameter | Endothelial function | Arterial stiffness | ||
baPWV, brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity; cfPWV, carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity; FMD, flow-mediated dilation; RH-PAT, reactive hyperaemia peripheral arterial tonometry
