Journal of Cardiac Failure
Volume 13, Issue 9 , Pages 744-751, November 2007

Arterial Stiffness Is Associated With Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Early Detection With the Use of Cardio-Ankle Vascular Index and Ultrasonic Strain Imaging

Cardiovascular Section, Higashi Tokushima National Hospital, National Hospital Organization, Tokushima, Japan

Received 17 January 2007; received in revised form 23 May 2007; accepted 25 May 2007.

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PII: S1071-9164(07)00472-1

doi:10.1016/j.cardfail.2007.05.010

Journal of Cardiac Failure
Volume 13, Issue 9 , Pages 744-751, November 2007