Open AccessCorrelation of vascular risk age with pulse wave velocity in young patients with low absolute cardiovascular risk
Author(s) -
Serkan Asil,
Lâle Tokgözoğlu,
Hikmet Yorgun,
M.G. Kabakci,
Kudret Aytemir,
Necla Özer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
türk kardiyoloji derneği arşivi
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1016-5169
DOI - 10.5543/tkda.2021.25068
Subject(s) - medicine , pulse wave velocity , framingham risk score , subclinical infection , population , cardiology , risk assessment , risk factor , absolute risk reduction , blood pressure , disease , confidence interval , computer security , environmental health , computer science
The systematic coronary risk evaluation (SCORE) estimates the 10-year risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD), and its application is recommended. The absolute risk of CVD, independent of risk factors, is relatively low in young individuals. Expressing the risk as their "risk age" may aid in understanding the risk. This study aimed to demonstrate a possible correlation between vascular risk age, SCORE risk value, and the level of subclinical atherosclerosis evaluated using a pulse wave velocity (PWV) device.