Tablets will be available by prescription in the U.S. later this year.
Arterial elasticity reflects the ability of the artery to respond to pressure.
The role of arterial elasticity as a marker for a variety of vascular diseases is a subject of increasing study and interest. Dr. Cohn is a leading investigator of arterial elasticity and the emerging understanding of its clinical benefits in the treatment of hypertension. As many as 50 million Americans have hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, occurs when the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is greater than normal. Hypertension is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke.