Large Artery Stiffness: Structural And Genetic Aspects

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1. Large artery stiffness is a principal determinant of pulse pressure and both are related to cardiovascular mortality independently of other major risk factors. A clearer understanding of the structural and genetic processes that contribute to large artery properties may provide novel approaches to therapy. 2. Age, atherosclerosis and gender are three important factors that contribute to large artery...

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