Arterial Stiffness

Arterial Stiffness Implications and Interventions - SpringerBriefs in Physiology

1st ed. 2015

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Publisher's Synopsis

Arterial stiffness is an emerging risk factor with important implications for cardiovascular disease risk. Herein, we concisely summarize the physiological and pathophysiological aspects of arterial stiffening, and highlight the importance of increased arterial stiffness for future cardiovascular events. Factors contributing to increased arterial stiffness such as advancing age, obesity, race, sex differences and cardiorespiratory fitness are examined while elucidating the potential underlying mechanisms for each scenario. To conclude, we discuss novel interventions to prevent and/or reverse the arterial stiffening process in order to reduce cardiovascular risk.

This book also:

  • Overviews the cellular and molecular mechanisms of arterial stiffness
  • Discusses the implications of arterial stiffness in target organ damage

Book information

ISBN: 9783319248424
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Imprint: Springer
Pub date:
Edition: 1st ed. 2015
DEWEY: 616.13
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 61
Weight: 1372g
Height: 235mm
Width: 155mm
Spine width: 4mm