While the quality of healthcare is generally improving across the United States, significant disparities remain across communities, according to the 2021 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) says social determinants such as economic status, education, environment, community, residence, and healthcare access can impact a whopping 80% of health outcomes.
In a 2016 study involving 3484 British men and women published in the journal, Hypertension, researchers used SphygmoCor® Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) to determine baseline and changes in aortic (arterial) stiffness over a period of five years. Lower socioeconomic status was associated with higher cardiovascular (CVD) risk, according to the study. The 2023 Jackson Heart study and Morehouse-Emory Cardiovascular Center for Health Equity also explored the correlation between neighborhood environment and CVD risk in 2,000 black adults. These researchers employed SphygmoCor Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) and Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) to measure augmentation index (AIx), an indicator of arterial stiffness. The Jackson Heart Study found that less violence, more social structure and better access to food were associated with a lower pulse wave velocity and augmentation index, indicating better arterial elasticity. In other words, the better the neighborhood, the better the cardiovascular outcome.
XCEL Installation Package V1.3
XCEL V1.3 is the latest ATCOR release of the base XCEL software. It is a required installation for all clinical practice, academic research, and clinical trials.
XCEL Secure Data Option Installation Package
XCEL Secure Data Option software enables Part11 readiness for clinical practice, academic research, and clinical trials. Prior to install, confirm that the XCEL V1.3 software is fully installed prior to the XCEL Secure Installation Package. Contact Us for more information.
Calibration Kit Software
For customers who have the XCEL calibration kit, this software is used for the annual calibration of the SphygmoCor XCEL. The SphygmoCor XCEL Calibration Kit, sold separately, is required for this calibration procedure.