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Research Article

Oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in strength- and endurance-trained athletes

Youngju Choi, Seiji Maeda, Takeshi Otsuki, Asako Miyaki, Nobutake Shimojo, Mutsuko Yoshizawa, Hitoshi Shiraki, Ryuichi Ajisaka
Pages: 52 - 58
Background: Endurance exercise training decreases arterial stiffness, whereas high-intensity strength exercise training increases arterial stiffness. However, the mechanisms underlying the adaptations to the 2 types of exercise training remain unclear. Increased oxidative stress induces vasoconstriction...
Proceedings Article

Molecular Mechanisms of Vascular Calcification in Diabetes Mellitus: Insights from Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells, A Systematic Review

Anditri Weningtyas, Mohammad Saifur Rohman, Indah Nur Chomsy, Victor Alvianoes Guterez Hose, Mochamad Faishal Riza, Dian Laila Purbaningroom, Achmad Rudijanto, Dian Nugrahenny
Vascular calcification is a significant contributor to cardiovascular complications in diabetes mellitus (DM), particularly affecting the prognosis of patients. This review conducts a comprehensive analysis of the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular calcification in DM, with a focus on insights...
Conference Abstract

3.8 CAN ARTERIAL WAVE AUGMENTATION IN YOUNG ADULTS EXPLAIN VARIABILITY OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN ETHNIC MINORITIES?

Luca Faconti
Pages: 52 - 53
Objective: Traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors do not fully explain ethnic differences in CV disease [1,2]. We tested if pulse wave velocity (PWV) and Augmentation Index (AIx) and their determinants from childhood may underlie ethnic variability in CV risk as young adults in the ‘DASH’ longitudinal...
Conference Abstract

3.1 INTEGRATED CENTRAL PRESSURE-STIFFNESS RISK SCORE: A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR RISK STRATIFICATION. FIRST RESULTS ON CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS

János Nemcsik, Orsolya Cseprekál, Ádám Tabák, Dóra Batta, József Egresits, István Kiss, András Tislér
Pages: 52 - 53
Background: The evaluation of arterial stiffness and central haemodynamics represent a new tool of cardiovascular (CV) risk stratification. Our aim was to create an integrated central pressure-stiffness risk score (ICPS score) which incorporate the predictive potential of identical parameters. Methods:...
Conference Abstract

3.7 ARTERIAL STIFFNESS FOR THE EARLY PREDICTION OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA COMPARED WITH CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, UTERINE ARTERY DOPPLER INDICES, AND ANGIOGENIC BIOMARKERS

Kim Phan, Yessica Haydee Gomez, Jessica Gorgui, Amira El-Messidi, Robert Gagnon, Stella Daskalopoulou
Pages: 52 - 52
Objective: To develop a model for the 1st trimester prediction of pre-eclampsia. Methods: In this prospective longitudinal study, women with high-risk singleton pregnancies were recruited and arterial stiffness was measured using applanation tonometry (SphygmoCor, AtCor) and compared between women who...
Conference Abstract

3.5 NON-INVASIVE US-BASED WAVE INTENSITY ANALYSIS IN MICE

Nicole Di Lascio, Claudia Kusmic, Francesco Stea, Francesca Lenzarini, Francesco Faita
Pages: 52 - 52
Wave Intensity Analysis (WIA) can provide information about the interaction between vascular and cardiac system. WIA-derived indexes have quantitative physiological meaning. We investigated age-associated changes in WIA-derived parameters in mice and correlated them with biomarkers of cardiac function. Sixteen...
Proceedings Article

RBF Prediction Model Based on EMD for Forecasting GPS Precipitable Water Vapor and Annual Precipitation

Yanping Liu, Yong Wang, Zhen Wang
The forecast of precipitations is important in meteorology and atmospheric sciences. A new model is proposed based on empirical mode decomposition and the RBF neural network. Firstly, GPS PWV time series is broken down into series of different scales intrinsic mode function. Secondly, the phase-space...

Using Google Trends to Analyze Keywords ‘Ibadah Online’ and ‘Gereja Online’ in Indonesia

Sonny Eli Zaluchu, Halim Wiryadinata, Robinson Rimun, Joseph Christ Santo, Martina Novalina
There has not been any research to observe the trend of Christian users in Indonesia in searching for YouTube content in carrying out their spiritual activities during the pandemic era. This research uses the data from Google trends to observe the use of the phrases ‘ibadah online’ (online spiritual...

Islamic Counselling Innovation for Successful Aging in The Global Era

Casmini Casmini
The paper aims to describe a holistic and integrated approach to address the challenges of aging through Islamic Counseling in the global era. The method employed in the study is a literature review with the data selected based on relevant keywords: successful aging, successful aging principles, successful...
Conference Abstract

2.6 BLOOD PRESSURE-INDEPENDENCE OF AORTIC-TO-BRACHIAL ARTERY STIFFNESS RATIO IS DEPENDENT ON DISEASE STATUS

Matthew K. Armstrong, Martin G. Schultz, Dean S. Picone, James E. Sharman
Pages: 51 - 52
Introduction: Aortic stiffness predicts cardiovascular mortality but is limited as a risk marker because it is dependent on blood pressure (BP). A potential solution is provided from the ratio of aortic-to-brachial artery stiffness (ab-ratio), which is purported to be a BP-independent risk marker among...
Conference Abstract

2.4 BRACHIAL CUFF RESERVOIR CHARACTERISTICS AND END-ORGAN MARKERS OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISK IN AUSTRALIAN ADULTS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Xiaoqing Peng, Martin Schultz, Michael Cheung, Melissa Wake, Jonathan Mynard, David Burgner, Richard Liu, James Sharman
Pages: 51 - 51
Objective: Reservoir-excess pressure measured using tonometry methods predicts cardiovascular events, but the operator-dependency of tonometry is an impediment to widespread use. A cuff-based blood pressure device has been developed to derive reservoir-excess pressure from measured brachial pressure...
Conference Abstract

3.1 REDUCING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS INDEPENDENTLY OF BP: PROOF OF CONCEPT? CAVI, PWV AND CARDIAC DATA IN THE 6-MONTH VASERA TRIAL

Charlotte Mills, Luca Faconti, Virginia Govoni, Steve Morant, Maria-Linda Casagrande, Haotian Gu, Benyu Jiang, Andrew Webb, Kennedy Cruickshank
Pages: 51 - 51
Purpose/ background/ objectives: People with or at risk of Type II diabetes (T2DM) are at increased risk of vascular disease and arterial stiffness (AS). We hypothesized that spironolactone and dietary nitrate (beetroot juice) separately and together would reduce AS, measured as cardiac-ankle vascular...

The Effect of Co-brand Preference, Perceived Benefits of Co-branding, and Co-brand Equity Towards Intention to Use the Co-branded Credit Card and Airline

Kristiandi Simanjuntak, Keni Keni
This study aims to analyze the effect of co-brand preference, perceived benefits of co-branding, and co-brand equity toward intention to use the co-branded credit card and airline. The research model consists of three independent variables and one dependent variable. The entire hypothesis proposed about...

A Story of a Cup of Coffee

Review of Google Local Guide Review

Setiawan Priatmoko, Dávid Lóránt
This study aims to seek the lack of insight Google Local Guide into what constitutes a positive presence for the Caravella cafe through its reviewer. The data collected is in the form of opinions and reviews from consumers who have visited the Caravella café. The data collected were comments from 120...

Creating an Accepting Learning Environment for All Students from a Science Perspective

Risa Safira Ramadhani, Ediyanto Ediyanto, Asep Sunandar, Iva Nandya Atika, Irvan Budhi Handaka
The current study aims to analyze the theory of a learning environment that can make it acceptable for all students from a science perspective in an inclusive education setting. All students in this topic are typical students and students with special needs. This study goes through three stages: 1) determining...
Conference Abstract

2.2 HEART STRUCTURE AND VASCULAR FUNCTION IN YOUNG PATIENTS AFTER ENDOVASCULAR REPAIR FOR BLUNT THORACIC AORTIC INJURY

Paola Vallerio, Ilenia D’Alessio, Alessandro Maloberti, Marisa Varrenti, Simone Maggioni, Valentina Cantu, Marco Carbonaro, Maria Cristina Ferrara, Elisa Spada, Bruno Palmieri, Alfredo Lista, Cristina Giannattasio
Pages: 50 - 50
Objective: Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR) currently represents the gold standard of treatment for Blunt Thoracic Aortic Injury (BTAI). Nevertheless, there is an ongoing debate surrounding its safety and efficacy and its subsequent CV effects. The present study is aimed at assessing heart...
Conference Abstract

2.5 THE EFFECT OF RENAL DENERVATION ON CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE AND ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN TREATMENT RESISTANT ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION: A SUBSTUDY OF A RANDOMIZED SHAM-CONTROLLED DOUBLE-BLINDED TRIAL (THE RESET TRIAL)

Christian D. Peters, Ole N. Mathiasen, Henrik Vase, Jesper Bech, Kent L. Christensen, Anne P. Schroeder, Ole Lederballe, Hans Rickers, Ulla Kampmann, Per L. Poulsen, Sten Langfeldt, Gratien Andersen, Klavs W. Hansen, Hans E. Bøtker, Morten Engholm, Jannik B. Bertelsen, Jens F. Lassen, Erling B. Pedersen, Anne Kaltoft, Niels H. Buus
Pages: 50 - 50
Background: A recent sham-controlled trial (ReSET) showed no sustained effect of renal denervation (RDN) on 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (24hA-BP) measurements in patients with treatment resistant hypertension.1 The aim of this substudy was to investigate, whether RDN affects central blood pressure...
Research Article

Integrated Central Blood Pressure-aortic Stiffness Risk Categories and Cardiovascular Mortality in End-stage Renal Disease

Dóra Batta, Ádám Tabák, Beáta Kőrösi, Orsolya Cseprekál, József Egresits, András Tislér, János Nemcsik
Pages: 49 - 55
Background: Our aim was to study the predictive power of integrated central blood pressure-aortic stiffness (ICPS) risk categories on cardiovascular (CV) mortality in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Methods: This is a secondary analysis of a prospective study of 91 ESRD patients on hemodialysis...

Resistance to Change: Causes and Strategies as an Organizational Challenge

Ahmad Hafizh Darmawan, Siti Azizah
This literature review is structured to examine more closely what factors can cause resistance to change and what strategies can overcome resistance to change, through the research results of several journals that have been collected. There are twenty international journals sourced from several websites...

Determinants of User Satisfaction with Local Tax Online Applications with Modifications of the EGovsat Approach

Dessanti Putri Sekti Ari, Muhammad Nashrullah Arifin
The online local tax application is one of the e-government owned by the Malang city government. This online local tax application was created to make it easier for taxpayers to pay local taxes. The Government of Malang City has socialized the use of local tax applications. However, there are still some...
Conference Abstract

2.3 DETERMINANTS OF INAPPROPRIATELY HIGH PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS: A RETROSPECTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL COHORT STUDY

Marina Di Pilla, Rosa Maria Bruno, Simona Buralli, Melania Sgro’, Piero Amedeo Modesti, Stefano Taddei, Lorenzo Ghiadoni
Pages: 49 - 50
Background: Age and blood pressure (BP) are known to be the main determinants of large artery stiffness. However other factors may lead to an inappropriately high pulse wave velocity (PWV). We investigated the determinants of inappropriately high PWV in hypertensive patients and their possible role in...
Conference Abstract

NAA1 NICOTINAMIDE RIBOSIDE SUPPLEMENTATION REDUCES AORTIC STIFFNESS AND BLOOD PRESSURE IN MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER ADULTS

Christopher Martens, Blair Denman, Melissa Mazzo, Michael Armstrong, Nichole Reisdorph, Matthew McQueen, Michel Chonchol, Douglas Seals
Pages: 49 - 49
Purpose: Regular calorie restriction (CR) improves endothelial function and lowers aortic stiffness in older mice and humans; however, adherence to sustained CR remains poor, and possibly unsafe in normal weight older adults. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an important signaling molecule...
Research Article

Design and progress of a factorial trial testing the effect of spironolactone and inorganic nitrate on arterial function in people at risk of or with type 2 diabetes

Charlotte E. Mills, Virginia Govoni, Maria Linda Casagrande, Luca Faconti, Andrew J. Webb, J. Kennedy Cruickshank
Pages: 48 - 53
Background: Arterial stiffness (AS), as pulse wave velocity (PWV), is a powerful independent predictor of cardiovascular events and commonly complicates type 2 diabetes (T2D). This trial aims to test if AS, measured by the VaSera machine as cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) and by Arteriograph measuring...

Social Media Diffusion of Google Classroom in Teaching and Learning

Achmad Supriyanto, Burhanuddin, Aditya Chandra Setiawan, Erika Mei Budiarti
This study introduces the media of social diffusion through Google classroom as an alternative innovation media for teachers in instructional activities. It used qualitative approach with a development research design. Participants of the study are teachers at Senior High School UM Malang Indonesia....
Research Article

Correlation between Neck Circumference and Pulse Wave Velocity: A Population-based Study

Larissa Ribeiro Bessa, Luís Antônio Bahiana Cruz, Rodrigo Lins Sant’Ana de Lima, Maria Cristina Lima Fontenele Presta, Antonio de Assis Oliveira Alves Filho, Roberta de Castro Araújo Cunha, Alana dos Reis Silva, Juan Jailson Oliveira Almeida Costa, Cecília Freitas da Silva Araújo, Diorlene Oliveira da Silva, Lucélia Batista Neves Cunha Magalhães
Pages: 48 - 55
Background: Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death worldwide. In this setting, Neck Circumference (NC) and Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) are simple and valuable tools for an early evaluation of cardiovascular risk through the assessment of upper body obesity and arterial stiffness. However,...

Incorporating Internet-Based Applications in Teaching Integrated Language Skills to EFL Students

Phuong Thi Tieu Le
Nowadays, it has become more popular for teachers of English as a foreign language (EFL) classes to engage their students in language learning by using Internet-based applications. However, each application is often designed to teach a separate language skill, so there is a need to incorporate some applications...

Bibliometric Analysis of Talent Management Research in Tourism

Purwanti Dyah Pramanik, Sundring Pantja Djati, Nurbaeti
Talent management plays a crucial role in an organization’s success by encompassing various facets, such as identifying necessary skills, managing employee performance, nurturing the development of exceptional employees, and fostering an appealing work environment to gain a competitive edge. However,...

Online Teaching - Learning During the Pandemic Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19)

Case Study: STMIK Rosma

Lila Setiyani, Sri Purwani, Anggi Elanda, Darmansyah, Yeny Rostiani
At the end of 2019, the world community was shocked by the outbreak of a new virus, namely the coronavirus disease. In Indonesia itself, various efforts have been made to prevent the spread of the virus, including by implementing Large-Scale Social Restrictions or PSBB. The implementation has an impact...

Halal Label, Trust and Brand Loyalty Among Social Media Consumer for Food Business in Indonesia

Vika Annisa Qurrata, Rani Dwiastika Listyani Puteri
Purchasing halal food products is not necessarily related to the trust and loyalty of consumers of social media users in Indonesia. However, the increase in public awareness in selecting halal products will certainly influence consumers to purchase halal products. Few studies examine the relationship...
Conference Abstract

1.3 DETERMINANTS OF CENTRAL AND PERIPHERAL PULSE PRESSURE IN A POPULATION OF HEALTHY ADOLESCENTS. THE MACISTE STUDY

Pucci Giacomo, Battista Francesca, D’Abbondanza Marco, Papi Francesco, Schillaci Giuseppe
Pages: 47 - 48
We aimed at evaluating the anthropometric and hemodynamic factors associated with central pulse pressure (cPP), peripheral pulse pressure (pPP) and central-to-peripheral PP amplification (PPamp) in healthy adolescents. We studied 459 subjects (boys 57%, 16.8 ± 1.5 y) attending the Liceo Donatelli High...
Conference Abstract

1.2 MASKED HYPERTENSION IS REVEALED BY EXAGGERATED SUBMAXIMAL EXERCISE BLOOD PRESSURE AMONG ADOLESCENTS FROM THE AVON LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN (ALSPAC)

Zhengzheng Huang, James Sharman, Chloe Park, John Deanfield, Marietta Charakida, Abigail Fraser, Laura Howe, Debbie Lawlor, Nish Chaturvedi, George Smith, Alun Hughes, Martin Schultz
Pages: 47 - 47
Objectives: Masked hypertension (MH) is associated with hypertension-related markers of organ damage, but is undetectable by clinic (resting) BP. Exaggerated systolic BP response to submaximal exercise reveals MH in adults, but it is unknown whether this is the case during adolescence. We aimed to determine...

Students’ Perception on Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic

A Case study of Universitas Malikussaleh Students

Teuku Azhari, Kurniawati
This study examines the students’ perceptions towards online learning at Universitas Malikusaleh in Lhokseumawe City during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study reviews the perceptions of students at this higher education institution about the online learning process during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study...

Effectiveness of Implementing the Independent Campus Learning Curriculum (MBKM) in the Economic Education Study Program at Jabal Ghafur University

Eka Agustina, Zakaria H. M. Yusuf, Darmi Darmi
The MBKM curriculum has been implemented in the Economic Education Study Program in two schemes which include Teaching Assistance and Campus Teaching. To find out to what extent the implementation of the MBKM curriculum is effective, research is needed on this matter. The aim of this research is to determine...

Literature Review: Psychospiritual Interventions to Improve the Spiritual Well-Being of Cancer Patient

Moordiningsih, Adlu Mulki Rustam, Alimatus Sahrah, Riadhun Na’im, Astri Dwidiyanti
Spiritual Well-Being (SiWB) is a condition where individuals can reflect a positive feeling, action, and form of thinking related to oneself, others and the environment as well as to the transcendent (God). The purpose of this paper is to determine the impact of spiritual-based psychological interventions...
Conference Abstract

5.5 MEASUREMENT OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS BY ULTRAFAST ECHO: COMPARISON WITH ECHOTRACKING IN NORMOTENSIVE SUBJECTS AND HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS

Louise Marais*, Mathieu Pernot, Hakim Khettab, Mickael Tanter, Emmanuel Messas, Mustapha Zidi, Stéphane Laurent, Pierre Boutouyrie
Pages: 46 - 46
Because measurement of arterial stiffness is highly dependent on blood pressure (BP), methods independent of BP are required. Ultrafast echography (UFE, Supersonic Imagine, Aix en Provence, France) makes use of very fast sampling rate (up to 10 kHz), so transient events such as pressure wave arrival...
Conference Abstract

ARTERIAL HEMODYNAMICS AND WAVE REFLECTIONS

Patrick Segers, Alun Hughes
Pages: 46 - 46
Despite years of research, there are still some contentious aspects of arterial hemodynamics that have remained unresolved. These were discussed during a workshop entitled Arterial hemodynamics: past, present and future held in London on June 14 and 15, 2016, with keynote contributions by Nico Westerhof,...
Conference Abstract

ARTERIAL INFLAMMATION, BLOOD PRESSURE AND CENTRAL HEMODYNAMICS – THE ABC OF DIABETIC ANGIOPATHY

Simone Theilade
Pages: 46 - 46
Aim: In diabetes patients, we explored relationships between markers of diabetic angiopathy, diabetic complications and adverse outcome. Methods: Patients were recruited from 3 observational studies from Steno Diabetes Center, Denmark and one randomized, double-blind, international, multicentre study. We...
Conference Abstract

5.3 THE INFLUENCE OF SEX AND AGE ON ARTERIAL FUNCTION IN RESPONSE TO AN ACUTE INFLAMMATORY STIMULUS

Alexander Rosenberg*, Abbi Lane-Cordova, Kanokwan Bunsawat, Sang Ouk Wee, Tracy Baynard, Bo Fernhall
Pages: 46 - 46
Background: Aging is associated with increased arterial stiffness and chronic low-grade inflammation. Acute inflammatory stimulus in the presence of low-grade chronic inflammation briefly increases the risk of cardiovascular events. The risk of cardiovascular events also increases substantially in older...
Proceedings Article

Literature Review: Differences in the Level of Anxiety in Primigravida and Multigravida in the Active Phase of Labor

Erna Kusumawati, Ratna Dylla Andini
Labor pain is an unpleasant sensation due to stimulation of sensory nerves. Pain is always subjective. Objective reactions to pain can include grimacing, tachycardia and hypertension. This reaction is used as a pain parameter, however, this symptom is generally not visible in chronic pain. Apart from...
Conference Abstract

5.2 SOLUBLE RECEPTOR FOR ADVANCED GLYCATION END-PRODUCTS AND AORTIC STIFFNESS IN GENERAL POPULATION

Otto Mayer, Jan Filipovsky*, Jitka Seidlerova, Petra Karnosova, Peter Wohlfahrt, Renata Cifkova, Jindra Windrichova, Ondrej Topolcan
Pages: 45 - 46
It has been suggested that accumulation of advanced glycation end-products (AGE) is involved in several pathophysiological processes in the vessel wall. Soluble isoform of receptor for AGE (sRAGE) acts as a decoy for capturing circulating AGE, prevents them from binding to the cell-surface receptor and...
Proceedings Article

Reliability Analysis of European ERA5 Water Vapor Content Based on Ground-based GPS in China

Hongzhen Yang, Chen He, Zhiqiang Wang, Weiping Shao
On the basis of GPS data at stations of different climatic types in China, precipitable water vapor (PWV) products in year 2016 were obtained through precision data processing and water vapor inversion. On the basis of these products, the reliability of accuracy, annual variation, and diurnal variation...
Research Article

The acute effects of mental arithmetic, cold pressor and maximal voluntary contraction on arterial stiffness in young healthy subjects

Noor-Ahmed Jatoi, Stella-Maria Kyvelou, John Feely
Pages: 44 - 50
Background: Mental stress, dynamic exercise and cold pressor stimulation all increase blood pressure (BP); however, their effects on arterial stiffness are not well described. Methods: Twenty-three young healthy subjects (14 female/9 males), aged 18–30 years (23 ± 3 years), underwent mental arithmetic...
Proceedings Article

Literature Review of Atherosclerosis Treatment with Hibiscus Sabdariffa as an Alternative for Statin Therapy

Balqis Faizah Azzahra, Umi Setyo Cahyanti, Rifqi Aulia Nurazizah, Rachmi Fauziah Rahayu, Yuyun Yueniwati
Coronary heart disease (CHD) ranks the second-highest cause of mortality after stroke, thereby emphasizing CHD as the most significant contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality. Statin therapy serves as an efficacious treatment in regressing the number of CHD cases. However, current studies...

Creative Pedagogy as an Innovation in Social Studies Teaching and Learning to Promote 21st Century Skills

Anik Widiastuti, Nana Supriatna, Disman, Siti Nurbayani
The 21st century provides many changes in social life that need to be responded and adapted by the education. Education needs to provide students with 21st century skills so that they are able to carry out partnerships optimally. Creating innovative pedagogy for education is one strategy. In order to...
Proceedings Article

Literature Study: Relationship of Low Birth Weight and Exclusive Breastfeeding on Stunting

Lu’lu’im Mutakifah, Hartati Eko Wardani, Rany Ekawati, Anindya Hapsari
Stunting is a condition where the toddler’s height is less than normal based on age and gender. The purpose of this study was to review previous studies regarding the relationship between low birth weight and exclusive breastfeeding with the incidence of stunting in children under five. The method used...

Peru and Spain: Corporate Reputation through Financial Education Programs

Alexandra Jeanethe Valega Santivañez, Lizett Karen Graham Milla, Daniel Barredo Ibáñez
The implementation of financial education programs, especially in digital format, increased due to the economic crisis brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. These programs are part of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy of companies. Based on the rankings published by the Corporate Reputation Business...
Conference Abstract

STIFF VESSELS APPROACHED IN A FLEXIBLE WAY: ADVANCING QUANTIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS

Bart Spronck
Pages: 44 - 44
Introduction Although pulse wave velocity (PWV), a proxy of arterial stiffness, is a strong predictor of cardiovascular complications, it is confounded by blood pressure (BP) and heart rate at the time of examination. Furthermore, establishing whether an artery is stiffened or not does not inform a...
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4.3 THE EFFECT OF GLYCAEMIC STATE TRANSITION ON ACCELERATED AORTIC STIFFENING: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY IN THE WHITEHALL II COHORT

Nanna B. Johansen*, Martin Shipley, Daniel R. Witte, Adam G. Tabak, Eric J. Brunner
Pages: 44 - 44
In 4,759 participants from the Whitehall II study, we examined the impact of glycaemic history on aortic stiffening. Assessment of aortic stiffness by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV) was performed twice with a 4 year interval (2007–2009 and 2012–2013). At the first aortic stiffness assessment...
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THE CENTRALITY OF THE HEART IN ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ARTERIAL SYSTEM: WHERE IT ALL STARTS AND ENDS

Giacomo Pucci
Pages: 44 - 44
The interaction between the heart and large arteries represent a not fully understood process, which results from the integration of pressure wave generation, flow ejection, wave travel and reflection, and geometric mismatch between structures. Left ventricular (LV) mass and geometry, two independent...

Interest Analysis of the Financial Technology-based Applications Usage during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Soloraya

Gustita Arnawati Putri, Wahyu Widarjo, Ari Kuncara Widagdo
Currently, people face the phenomenon of the rapid development of digital technology. The public has started implementing a payment system that uses electronic means of financial technology or fintech. That changes the transaction habits to be more practical and convenient. The digital transformation,...