Arterial Stiffness : Implications and Interventions / by Bradley S. Fleenor, Adam J. Berrones.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fleenor, Bradley S., 1977- author.

Berrones, Adam J., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

SpringerBriefs in physiology 2192-9866

SpringerBriefs in Physiology, 2192-9866

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine.

Human physiology.

Molecular biology.

Health promotion.

Angiology.

Cardiology.

Atomic structure.

Molecular structure.

Spectrum analysis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Edition:

First edition 2015.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.

System Details:

Mode of Access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

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.

Contents:

Preface

1. Overview of Arterial Stiffness

2. Mechanisms of Arterial Stiffness

3. Implications of Arterial Stiffness

4. Interventions to Destiffen Arteries

Index.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

9783319248448

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