case_images: PMC4984825_01
case_images: PMC4984825_02
case_images: Clinical course of the patient.. Note: CAVI is affected by obstructive sleep apnea, blood glucose control, and body weight.. Abbreviations: CAVI, cardio-ankle vascular index; CPAP, continuous positive airway pressure; CABG, coronary artery bypass grafting; HbA1c, hemoglobin A1c.
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case_images: PMC4984825_02_imcrj-9-231Fig1.jpg
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case_images: CAVI was 10.4 on the right and 10.2 on the left, showing a marked improvement from baseline (age 63; right 11.8, left 11.5) (Figure 1). CAVI then gradually increased to the baseline level during the subsequent year and a half. CPAP and biguanides, vascular elasticity increased, as reflected by an increased CAVI, following an increase in body weight due to worsened lifestyle and uncontrolled diabetes. CAVI is little affected by blood pressure level, as shown in Figure 1.