Mortality and cardiovascular events are best predicted by low central/peripheral pulse pressure amplification but not by high blood pressure levels in elderly nursing home subjects: the PARTAGE (Predictive Values of Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Institutionalized Very Aged Population) study.

Benetos, Athanase

Mortality and cardiovascular events are best predicted by low central/peripheral pulse pressure amplification but not by high blood pressure levels in elderly nursing home subjects: the PARTAGE (Predictive Values of Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Institutionalized Very Aged Population) study. [electronic resource] - Journal of the American College of Cardiology Oct 2012 - 1503-11 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1558-3597

10.1016/j.jacc.2012.04.055 doi


Aged, 80 and over
Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular Diseases--diagnosis
Female
France--epidemiology
Humans
Italy--epidemiology
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Nursing Homes
Predictive Value of Tests
Prognosis
Pulse Wave Analysis