Decreased pulse wave velocity in a systemic sclerosis population: preliminary results from a cross-sectional study

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    Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) is a connective autoimmune disease characterized by progressive fibrosis of several organs and tissues, more commonly affecting women. This study aimed to define the presence of macrovascular damage in a cohort of SSc patients compared with a control group by the non-invasive measurement of arterial stiffness. A study conducted by Timar et_al demonstrated that both AIx and PWV were increased in SSc patients compared with a healthy control group, the authors also noted a significant correlation between AS, age, and disease duration. In more detail, Sunbul et_al evaluated AS by . . .

     

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