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Preferred Name

Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity

Definitions
The transit time of an AORTIC PRESSURE wave between the COMMON CAROTID ARTERY and the COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. It is a standard measure of ARTERIAL STIFFNESS.
Synonyms
Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities
Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities
Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity
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