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Arterial stiffness is commonly measured as carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) or brachial–ankle PWV (baPWV). [9] cfPWV is the standard for measuring large artery stiffness in Europe. [9]
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. [11] High blood pressure usually does not cause symptoms itself. [1]