highly significantp < 0.001
Pearson equations revealed highly significant correlations of TS with elevated AA z -scores ( r = 0.417, p < 0.001), higher aortic stiffness ( r = 0.35, p = 0.001), and reduced distensibility values ( r = − 0.388, p < 0.001; r = − 0.397, p < 0.001).