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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aorta / physiology*
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Blood Flow Velocity / physiology
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Cholesterol, HDL / blood*
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Coronary Disease / prevention & control*
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Counseling*
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Elasticity
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Exercise / physiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Education as Topic*