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 older compared to younger women, therefore the relationship between sex and aging is important to understand.
Source: Artery Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research