Large-Artery Stiffness in Health and Disease: JACC State-of-the-Art Review

Volume: 74, Issue: 9, Pages: 1237 - 1263
Published: Sep 3, 2019
Abstract
A healthy aorta exerts a powerful cushioning function, which limits arterial pulsatility and protects the microvasculature from potentially harmful fluctuations in pressure and blood flow. Large-artery (aortic) stiffening, which occurs with aging and various pathologic states, impairs this cushioning function, and has important consequences on cardiovascular health, including isolated systolic hypertension, excessive penetration of pulsatile...
Paper Details
Title
Large-Artery Stiffness in Health and Disease: JACC State-of-the-Art Review
Published Date
Sep 3, 2019
Volume
74
Issue
9
Pages
1237 - 1263
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