A Vascular Aging Index as Independent Predictor of Cardiovascular Events and Total Mortality in an Elderly Urban Population
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DOI: 10.1177/0003319719857270
Abstract: The morphology and function of the arteries can be directly measured using different established methods. This prospective cohort study aimed to translate 2 of these, aortic pulse wave velocity (aPWV) and carotid intima–media thickness (cIMT),… read more here.
Keywords: apwv cimt; index; aging index; cimt ... See more keywords
Associations between physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness with vascular health phenotypes in older adults: a cross-sectional study
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2023.1096139
Abstract: Objective: We investigated the associations between physical activity (PA) and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) with vascular health phenotypes in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 82 participants (66.8 ± 5.2 years; 81% females). Moderate-to-vigorous… read more here.
Keywords: health phenotypes; abnormal apwv; cimt; vascular health ... See more keywords