This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Metabolic syndrome plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes and contributes to the increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The availability of pulse wave analysis (PWA) has made it possible to measure non-invasive functional changes of atherosclerosis by measuring arterial stiffness. This technique is a simple, noninvasive and reliable method. It has been shown to predict cardiovascular risk. The purposes of the study are: 1) To assess arterial stiffness in subjects with metabolic syndrome of various ethnic background (Asian Indians, Asian/Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics. 2) To determine whether there is a correlation between arterial stiffness and established risk factors for cardiovascular disease, various markers of endothelial dysfunction and markers of sub-clinical inflammation.
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