The changes of aortic stiffness during normal menstrual cycle

• Main Authors: Amilia Aminuddin, Luqman Hakim AZ, Chan, SY, Nur Elyatulnadia S, Hamizatul Akma H, Nur Shahira Afifa R, Ugusman A, Chellappan C
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2018
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20205/1/12_ms0180_pdf_14154.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20205/; https://www.medicineandhealthukm.com/toc/13/1
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (AI) and finger photoplethysmography fitness index (PPGF) are non-invasive markers of vascular function and may predict future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. In women, the changes from both oestrogen and progesterone levels during menstrual cycle...