Vital sign accuracy may depend on body position, research suggests
Body position can affect the accuracy of vital sign measurements that indicate arterial stiffness—a risk factor for heart ...
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Arterial stiffness before and after moderate intensity exercise in athletes and controls: a cross-sectional observational study
Methods Central and peripheral pulse wave velocity (PWV) was measured using Doppler ultrasound and calculated by the ‘foot to foot’ method before and after exercise. PWV was initially measured at rest ...