Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity

**Definition:** The transit time of an AORTIC PRESSURE wave between the COMMON CAROTID ARTERY and the COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY. It is a standard measure of ARTERIAL STIFFNESS.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.370.680.750

**Synonyms:** - Carotid-Femoral Pulse Wave Velocities