Echocardiographic Assessment of Aortic Pulse-Wave Velocity: Validation against Invasive Pressure Measurements

Echo-PWV, based on Doppler echocardiography, is a reliable method of aortic PWV measurement, with a close correlation with invasive assessment. Wider implementation of the echo-PWV method for the evaluation of aortic wall stiffness can further expand the clinical and scientific utility of echocardiography.