ArticleJHLT open2025
Increased arterial stiffness and heart rate variability over time in heart transplant recipients: A cross-sectional study using peripheral arterial tonometry.
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Background: Arterial stiffness represented by Augmentation index (AIx) and heart rate variability (HRV) are established predictors of cardiovascular risk in heart transplant (HTx) recipients. However, the relationship between AIx and HRV in this population remains insufficiently explored, and factors such as time after transplantation may influence both metrics. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate vascular function through Aix and HRV parameters in HTx patients, both assessed by peripheral arterial tonometry (PAT). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 35 adults aged 18 to 65 years, HTx ≥ 6 months after surgery, with stable clinical condition and no changes over the last 3 months of immunosuppressive treatment. AIx and HRV were assessed using PAT. Results: Participants were categorized into 2 groups based on AIx values: high AIx ( Conclusions: Arterial stiffness assessed by PAT was higher in patients with a longer time after heart transplantation. Similarly, HRV indices, which reflect several cardiovascular health conditions, such as SDNN and sympathovagal balance (LF/HF ratio) were higher in the group with higher arterial stiffness in individuals after heart transplantation.
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