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On the other hand, the mechanical properties of muscular arteries can be evaluated on the axillo-brachial-radia axis by estimating the carotid-radial PWV (cr-PWV). While a number of studies have addressed these issues in adults, limited information is available on the respective features of cf-PWV and cr-PWV and on their modulating factors in children and adolescents at increased cardiovascular risk. Methods: The mechanical properties of the predominantly elastic (aorta) and muscular (axillo\u2212brachial\u2212radial axis) arteries were evaluated in a pediatric population characterized by either elevated blood pressure (BP) or excess body weight, and the main factors affecting cf-PWV and cr-PWV values in these individuals were investigated. Results: 443 children and adolescents (median age 11.5 years, 43.3% females) were enrolled; 25% had BP values &gt;90th percentile and 81% were excess weight. The cf-PWV values were significantly lower than the cr-PWV values: median (Q1\u2013Q3) = 4.8 m\/s (4.3\u20135.5) and 5.8 m\/s (5.0\u20136.5), respectively (p &lt; 0.001). The pubertal development (p &lt; 0.03), systolic BP and diastolic BP z-scores (p = 0.002), heart rate (p &lt; 0.001), and waist-to-height ratio (p &lt; 0.005) were significantly associated with cf-PWV values. No significant association was found between BMI z-score and cf-PWV. Predictors of high cf-PWV (&gt;95th percentile) were the heart rate (OR 1.07, 95%CI 1.04\u20131.10, p &lt; 0.001) and waist-to-height ratio (OR 1.06, 95%CI 1.0\u20131.13, p = 0.04). The variables significantly related with cr-PWV values were diastolic BP z-score (p = 0.001), heart rate (p &lt; 0.01), and HOMA index (p &lt; 0.02). No significant association was found between the cr-PWV and BMI z-score or waist-to-height ratio. Conclusions: Systolic and diastolic BP values and central obesity are associated with aortic stiffness in a population of children and adolescents at increased cardiovascular risk. 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