Central Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Nonischemic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Relationship With Neurohumoral Activation

In patients with HF from NIDC, there is evidence of increased aortic stiffness that is correlated with LV shape and function. Although aldosterone levels seem to influence the aortic PWV, BNP levels are the best independent predictor of increased PWV.