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

Received 17 January 2007 ,Revised 23 May 2007 ,Accepted 25 May 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2007.05.010

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

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