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Angiology
Correlates of carotid artery stiffness in young adults reported
January 25th, 2005
Researchers report correlates of carotid artery stiffness in young adults in a recent issue of the journal Atherosclerosis. According to a study from the United States, "Decreased arterial elasticity, an independent risk factor for cardiovascular (C-V) disease, is associated with C-V risk factors in middle-aged and older individuals. However, information is limited in this regard in young adults. This aspect was examined in a community-based sample of 516 black and white subjects aged 25-38 years (71% white, 39% male). The common carotid artery elasticity was measured from M-mode ultrasonography as Peterson's elastic modulus (Ep) and relative wall...
Source: Life Science Weekly (2005-01-25)
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