Abstract：Objective: To explore the value of echo-tracking(ET) technology in evaluating vascular function of kidney transplant patients. Methods: Using ET technique, the carotid elastic index Ep, β, AC in 91 kidney transplant patients and 60 normal adults were calculated and analyzed. Results: Compared with normal adults, the carotid artery Ep, β, and AC of transplant patients were different. There was difference between kidney transplant patients with and without hypertension. Conclusions: The carotid artery elasticity was decreased in kidney transplant patients, espespecially with hypertension, so that ET can be used to detect arterial elasticity early and may assess it quantitatively.
2010, Vol. 21 
