Multiple sclerosis patients experience more decrements in carotid artery functional properties with aging than age-matched peers

Introduction: Peak prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is approaching 60 years of age, suggesting an aging patient population compared to past reports. Aging is independently associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Additionally, arterial function is compromised with aging. Carotid artery stiffness serves as a non-invasive method to quantify aspects of arterial function. As MS patients increase their average lifespan, it is unclear if they may experience differential changes in aspects of carotid artery function compared to their healthy age-matched peers.
Source: Artery Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research