[The diagnostic value and clinical significance of a method for estimating the arterial stiffness by cardio-ankle vascular index].

The review presents the data of clinical studies of a new method for estimating the arterial stiffness by cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI). The most significant factors influencing the vascular wall are analyzed and a CAVI measuring procedure and a calculation algorithm are described in detail. An association of the estimation of CAVI with other procedures determining the rigidity of the arterial wall is analyzed.

[Provision of complex cardioprotection with the help of carvedilol in 1-2 degree arterial hypertension combined with metabolic syndrome].

In an open prospective 16-week study we carried out assessment of clinical efficacy, vaso- and cardioprotective properties of nonselective alpha and beta-adrenoblocker carvedilol used as monotherapy and in combination with nifedipine or as combination of these drugs with metformin and simvastatin. We have shown that the use of carvedilol both as monotherapy and in combination with nifedipine normalizes arterial pressure irrespective of the number of risk factors. We also revealed pronounced cardio- and vasoprotective action without negative effect on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.