Photoplethysmogram aging index

1. Hypertension is associated with photoplethysmogram aging index in humans.

   “The multivariate-adjusted D:A ratio, AGI, and BAPWV were significantly higher and the adjusted B:A ratio was lower in hypertensive than in normotensive subjects”

   Humanshypertensive subjects vs normotensive subjectsn = 848

   Determinants of the second derivative of the finger photoplethysmogram and brachial-ankle pulse-wave velocity: the Ohasama study

   American journal of hypertension·1 Apr 2005

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1. Age is associated with photoplethysmogram aging index in humans.

   “The D:A ratio and AGI showed a positive and the B:A ratio a negative independent correlation with age and BP.”

   Humansn = 848

   Determinants of the second derivative of the finger photoplethysmogram and brachial-ankle pulse-wave velocity: the Ohasama study

   American journal of hypertension·1 Apr 2005