Abstract: Abstract Objectives: To investigate the features and correlation factors of brachial ankle pulse wave velocity ( baPWV) in healthy subjects. Methods: 1052 healthy persons were enrolled into this research. The baPWV of each person were tested by the full-automatic arteriosclerosis diagnostic instrument, and analyzed the correlation of baPWV and other clinical indexes including age, height, BMI, abdomen circumference, blood pressure, heart rate, drinking, smoking, FBG, TG and TC. Results: The values of baPWV were higher in male, smoking, drinking, or person with abnormal FBG, TG or TC (P=0.000). BaPWV also increased along with the ages (P=0.000). Conclusions: BaPWV in healthy subjects are mainly related with age, BP and FBG. BaPWV should be tested routinely in healthy persons for indication of early change in stiffness and elasticity of blood vessels.

Key words: Health examination, Brachial ankle pulse wave velocity, Correlation factors