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Over the last years, several studies pointed out arterial stiffness as a major cause of cardiovascular risk. This parameter has been widely investigated and is usually associated with high blood pressure and aging. Measuring pulse wave velocity is considered the standard method to assess the arterial stiffness. Although this hemodynamic parameter is well accepted by the medical/scientific community, the equipments available in the market are very expensive and difficult to operate, even by skilled personnel. Hereby, devices are still hard to find not only in medical offices but also in...