5.3 THE INFLUENCE OF SEX AND AGE ON ARTERIAL FUNCTION IN RESPONSE TO AN ACUTE INFLAMMATORY STIMULUS
Background: Aging is associated with increased arterial stiffness and chronic low-grade inflammation. Acute inflammatory stimulus in the presence of low-grade chronic inflammation briefly increases the risk of cardiovascular events. The risk of cardiovascular events also increases substantially in o...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2015-11-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930717/view |