Pulse Wave Velocity in Biochemistry Formulas

Pulse Wave Velocity is defined as the velocity of the propagation for the pulse wave in the artery. And is denoted by PWV. Pulse Wave Velocity is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Pulse Wave Velocity is always positive.

Formulas to find Pulse Wave Velocity in Biochemistry

fxPulse Wave Velocity using Moens-Korteweg equationGo

fxFrank Bramwell-Hill equation for Pulse Wave VelocityGo

List of variables in Biochemistry formulas

fx Elastic (tangent) Modulus at Blood Pressure P Go

fx Thickness of Artery Go

fx Blood Density Go

fx Radius of Artery Go

fx Volume Go

fx Difference in Pressure Go

fx Change in Volume Go

FAQ

What is the Pulse Wave Velocity?

Pulse Wave Velocity is defined as the velocity of the propagation for the pulse wave in the artery. Pulse Wave Velocity is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Pulse Wave Velocity is always positive.

Can the Pulse Wave Velocity be negative?

No, the Pulse Wave Velocity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Pulse Wave Velocity?

Pulse Wave Velocity is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Pulse Wave Velocity can be measured.

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