Pulse wave analysis (PWA) has emerged as a noninvasive, valid1), reliable2) and widely
used technique for evaluating the augmentation index (AIx), an indicator of systemic arterial …

BACKGROUND Large artery stiffness is a major risk factor for the development of
hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Persistent prehypertension accelerates the …

The use of snus (also referred to as Scandinavian or Swedish moist smokeless tobacco),
which is common in Sweden and increasing elsewhere, is receiving increasing attention …

Although previous studies have examined the relationship between smoking and physical
fitness, they only considered current smoking status and the same fitness measurements …

In the present issue of Hypertension Research, Nürnberger et al. 1 interestingly describe an
important factor when arterial stiffness is clinically assessed: subject's body position …

Hookah (waterpipe) smoking is rapidly increasing in popularity worldwide. Despite being
heavily advertised in the media as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, the toxicology of …

[Purpose] We investigated how diaphragm respiration exercises can affect pulmonary
function in long-term male smokers in their twenties.[Subjects and Methods] Twenty-eight …

Introduction Inorganic nitrate ingestion has been posited to affect arterial blood pressure and
vascular function. Purpose We sought to determine the acute effect of a red spinach extract …

The use of nicotine administered through smokeless tobacco (snus) has increased among
athletes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ergogenic effects of snus on …

Background Oral tobacco (snuff) is taking a large market share in Scandinavia, especially
with young users. However, long-term health effects are unknown. Small studies show …