| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8936239 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Increased aortic stiffness, as assessed by PWV measured during preoperative anaesthetic evaluation, is associated with more pronounced hypotension during induction of anaesthesia. Measurement of aortic stiffness in the elderly may thus represent a valid indicator of the risk of hypotension during anaesthesia induction.
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Authors
C Alecu, E Cuignet-Royer, P.M. Mertes, P Salvi, H Vespignani, M Lambert, H Bouaziz, A Benetos,