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Measurement of pulse wave velocity represents the simplest way to measure the stiffness of a specific arterial segment, as it is noninvasive, reproducible, and supported by considerable scientific literature.
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Salvi, P. (2012). Evaluation of the Mechanical Properties of Large Arteries. In: Pulse Waves. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2439-7_4
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