Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review

Arterial stiffness (AS) represents a pathological process characterized by reduced arterial elasticity and compliance, closely linked to aging and cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. As an important predictor of cardiovascular risk,...

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Main Author: Yun Yang, MD, Xin Zhang, MD, Ruize Zhang, MD, Jingrong Jiang, MD, Yuji Xie, MD, Lingyun Fang, MD, PhD, Jing Zhang, MD, PhD, Mingxing Xie, MD, PhD, Jing Wang, MD, PhD
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author Yun Yang, MD, Xin Zhang, MD, Ruize Zhang, MD, Jingrong Jiang, MD, Yuji Xie, MD, Lingyun Fang, MD, PhD, Jing Zhang, MD, PhD, Mingxing Xie, MD, PhD, Jing Wang, MD, PhD
author_facet Yun Yang, MD, Xin Zhang, MD, Ruize Zhang, MD, Jingrong Jiang, MD, Yuji Xie, MD, Lingyun Fang, MD, PhD, Jing Zhang, MD, PhD, Mingxing Xie, MD, PhD, Jing Wang, MD, PhD
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description Arterial stiffness (AS) represents a pathological process characterized by reduced arterial elasticity and compliance, closely linked to aging and cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. As an important predictor of cardiovascular risk, AS evaluation plays a crucial role in early detection, disease monitoring, and therapeutic guidance. This review aims to systematically summarize current advancements in AS evaluation, focusing on non-invasive techniques such as pulse wave velocity, ultrasound-based methods, and arterial pressure waveform analysis. We discuss the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of these methods, highlighting the recent integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance diagnostic accuracy and automation. The review also explores emerging biomarkers and novel imaging techniques, such as shear wave elastography and ultrafast ultrasound imaging, which offer promising insights for early AS detection and risk stratification. Despite significant progress, challenges remain in standardizing measurement protocols and improving sensitivity across various populations. Future research directions emphasize the development of wearable technologies, artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools, and standardized methodologies to advance AS evaluation and improve cardiovascular outcomes.
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spelling doaj-art-3fa3c9c691f4441da45e7aef90b506162024-11-19T02:13:31ZengEditorial Office of Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and TherapyAdvanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy2576-25162024-12-018417218210.37015/AUDT.2024.240064Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive ReviewYun Yang, MD, Xin Zhang, MD, Ruize Zhang, MD, Jingrong Jiang, MD, Yuji Xie, MD, Lingyun Fang, MD, PhD, Jing Zhang, MD, PhD, Mingxing Xie, MD, PhD, Jing Wang, MD, PhD0aDepartment of Ultrasound Medicine, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China;bClinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Hubei Province, Wuhan, China;cHubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan, ChinaArterial stiffness (AS) represents a pathological process characterized by reduced arterial elasticity and compliance, closely linked to aging and cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. As an important predictor of cardiovascular risk, AS evaluation plays a crucial role in early detection, disease monitoring, and therapeutic guidance. This review aims to systematically summarize current advancements in AS evaluation, focusing on non-invasive techniques such as pulse wave velocity, ultrasound-based methods, and arterial pressure waveform analysis. We discuss the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of these methods, highlighting the recent integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance diagnostic accuracy and automation. The review also explores emerging biomarkers and novel imaging techniques, such as shear wave elastography and ultrafast ultrasound imaging, which offer promising insights for early AS detection and risk stratification. Despite significant progress, challenges remain in standardizing measurement protocols and improving sensitivity across various populations. Future research directions emphasize the development of wearable technologies, artificial intelligence-based diagnostic tools, and standardized methodologies to advance AS evaluation and improve cardiovascular outcomes.https://www.journaladvancedultrasound.com/fileup/2576-2516/PDF/1731398281665-1608230375.pdf|arterial stiffness|non-invasive|echocardiography
spellingShingle Yun Yang, MD, Xin Zhang, MD, Ruize Zhang, MD, Jingrong Jiang, MD, Yuji Xie, MD, Lingyun Fang, MD, PhD, Jing Zhang, MD, PhD, Mingxing Xie, MD, PhD, Jing Wang, MD, PhD
Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Ultrasound in Diagnosis and Therapy
|arterial stiffness|non-invasive|echocardiography
title Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
title_full Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
title_fullStr Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
title_full_unstemmed Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
title_short Current Status and Progress in Arterial Stiffness Evaluation: A Comprehensive Review
title_sort current status and progress in arterial stiffness evaluation a comprehensive review
topic |arterial stiffness|non-invasive|echocardiography
url https://www.journaladvancedultrasound.com/fileup/2576-2516/PDF/1731398281665-1608230375.pdf
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