Arterial Stiffness: Implications and Interventions

by Adam J Berrones, Bradley S Fleenor, Adam J. Berrones

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319248421
• ISBN13: 9783319248424
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 61 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.2" x 8.9"