Pulse wave velocity and gait performance in older subjects

Background: Arterial stiffening is an age-related change and is a well-known cardiovascular risk factor but its association with physical decline is rarely evaluated.

Source: Artery Research - November 24, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Anna Skalska, Malgorzata Fedyk-Lukasik, Paulina Fatyga, Tomasz Grodzicki Source Type: research