ORIGINAL ARTICLE High blood pressure worsens age-related increases in arterial stiffness evaluated by pulse wave velocity in subjects with lifestyle-related diseases

• Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 54
• Main Authors: Norihisa Ito, Mitsuru Ohishi, Norio Komai, Masaharu Kaibe, Minako Terai, Takashi Takagi, Yuji Tatara, Rakugi, Hiromi, Ogihara, Toshio
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Richmond Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2007
• Subjects: Age; Cardiovascular disease; Hypertension; Lifestyles; Vein & artery diseases
• ISSN: 1444-1586; 1447-0594
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0594.2007.00370.x

Arterial stiffness is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and is altered by age and blood pressure. Lifestyle-related diseases are also major risk factors for cardiovascular events and influence arterial stiffness. The goal of this study was to clarify the clinical influence of aging on pulse...