Teaching Course on behalf of the ESH Working Group on Vascular Structure and Function
LARGE ARTERY ASSESSMENT: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE
Introduction
13.30 Why is it important to measure arterial properties
P. Cunha (Guimarães, PORTUGAL)
Practical Workshop 1
14.00 Measurement of carotid to femoral pulse wave velocity and central pressure
with the support of Atcor Medical
Practical Workshop 2
14.45 Measurement of carotid distensibility and IMT and FMD?
with the support of Sonoscape Europe
Practical Workshop 3
15.30 Innovative techniques
with the support of Axelife
Summary
16.30 What to do with measurements? P. Boutouyrie (Paris, FRANCE)
17.00 Conclusions