Change in pulse wave velocity throughout normal pregnancy and its value in predicted pregnancy-induced hypertension: A longitudinal study

The changes of brachial to ankle distensibility are examined by using pulse wave velocity (PWV) throughout pregnancy and its difference between normal pregnancy and pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) groups. The results have shown that the predictive value of PWV and blood pressure for PIH is higher than that of blood pressure alone, indicating the usefulness of measuring PWV to predict PIH.