High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and vascular stiffness at baseline in the activity counseling trial

Am J Cardiol. 2001 Jan 1;87(1):104-7, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01282-0.

Abstract

In a middle-aged patient population, age was associated with stiffer vessels and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol with more elastic vessels. High-density lipoprotein cholesterol may be an indirect indicator of aerobic capacity or of less atherosclerosis, suggesting mechanisms for preserving vascular integrity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aorta / physiology*
  • Blood Flow Velocity / physiology
  • Cholesterol, HDL / blood*
  • Coronary Disease / prevention & control*
  • Counseling*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Elasticity
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Education as Topic*

Substances

  • Cholesterol, HDL