Non-invasive assessment of carotid PWV via accelerometric sensors: validation of a new device and comparison with established techniques |
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Authors: | Nicole Di Lascio Rosa Maria Bruno Francesco Stea Elisabetta Bianchini Vincenzo Gemignani Lorenzo Ghiadoni Francesco Faita |
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Institution: | 1. Institute of Clinical Physiology, National Research Council, Via G. Moruzzi 1, 56124, Pisa, Italy 2. Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pisa, Via Roma 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy
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Abstract: | Purpose Carotid pulse wave velocity (PWV) is considered as a surrogate marker for carotid stiffness and its assessment is increasingly being used in clinical practice. However, at the moment, its estimation needs specific equipment and a moderate level of technical expertise; moreover, it is based on a mathematical model. The aim of this study was to validate a new system for non-invasive and model-free carotid PWV assessment based on accelerometric sensors by comparison with currently used techniques. Methods Accelerometric PWV (accPWV) values were obtained in 97 volunteers free of cardiovascular disease (age 24–85 years) and compared with standard ultrasound-based carotid stiffness parameters, such as carotid PWV (cPWV), relative distension (relD) and distensibility coefficient (DC). Moreover, the comparison between accPWV measurements and carotid-femoral PWV (cfPWV) was performed. Results Accelerometric PWV evaluations showed a significant correlation with cPWV measurements (R = 0.67), relD values (R = 0.66) and DC assessments (R = 0.64). These values were also significantly correlated with cfPWV evaluations (R = 0.46). In addition, the first attempt success rate was equal to 76.8 %. Conclusions The accelerometric system allows a simple and quick local carotid stiffness evaluation and the values obtained with this system are significantly correlated with known carotid stiffness biomarkers. Therefore, the presented device could provide a concrete opportunity for an easy carotid stiffness evaluation even in clinical practice. |
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