Abstract
Vascular conduction velocity in type 2 diabetic patients (n=313) was examined using the cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and the relationship between the CAVI and clinical parameters was evaluated. A significant correlation was seen between the CAVI and the brachial ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV). Multiple regression analysis indicated that age, body mass index (BMI), and diastolic blood pressure correlated independently with the CAVI. To evaluate the relationship between the CAVI and BMI, patients were divided into four groups based on BMI and the CAVI of each group was evaluated. The CAVI in the high BMI group was found to be significantly lower than in other groups. Although the CAVI is a parameter affected by blood pressure less often than the baPWV, our data suggests that the CAVI is affected by BMI and diastolic blood pressure.
