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+# Pulse Wave DataBase Algorithms
+
+This toolbox contains Matlab ® algorithms used to create and analyse a database of simulated arterial pulse waves, which is described [here](https://peterhcharlton.github.io/pwdb).
+
+## Versions:
+
+### Version 0.1
+
+Version 0.1 was used in the revised submission of the following publication:
+
+Charlton P.H. *et al.* [**Modelling arterial pulse waves in healthy ageing: a database for in silico evaluation of haemodynamics and pulse wave indices**](https://peterhcharlton.github.io/pwdb/pwdb_article.html), [Under Review]
+
+Please see the [README](https://github.com/peterhcharlton/pwdb/tree/master/pwdb_v0.1) for this version for further details.
+
+### Version 1.0
+
+Version 1.0 (under preparation) will be used in the final published version of the following publication:
+
+Charlton P.H. *et al.* [**Modelling arterial pulse waves in healthy ageing: a database for in silico evaluation of haemodynamics and pulse wave indices**](https://peterhcharlton.github.io/pwdb/pwdb_article.html), [Under Review]
+
+Please see the [README](https://github.com/peterhcharlton/pwdb/tree/master/pwdb_v1.0) for this version for further details.