CardioVision is a non-invasive test that generates information on the elasticity and flexibility of your brachial artery, called the Arterial Elasticity Index (AEI).  The AEI is a number that correlates with arterosclerosis--the buildup of a waxy plaque on the inside of blood vessels.  Because arterosclerosis reduces the flexibility in the arteries, the higher the AEI, the more likely you are to have hardening of the arteries.  And the lower the AEI, the less likely you are to have hardening of the arteries.  The loss of the arterial elasticity gives a good indication of those persons who are at a high risk of suffering cardiovascular threats.

Why is it important to know how flexible your arteries are?

Arteries are responsible for moving the majority of the blood throughout the vascular tree. As a result, non-flexible or hardened arteries cause the heart to work much harder when it is forced to push blood through partially obstructed vessels. This extra strain on the heart and the resulting blockages are a root cause of cardiovascular disease.