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Effect of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on age-associated arterial stiffening
- Source :
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American Journal of Cardiology . Apr2005, Vol. 95 Issue 8, p1006-1010. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Increased thickness and stiffness of large arteries may contribute to why aging is the most important risk for cardiovascular diseases. Arterial stiffness, intimal medial thickness, and alcohol intake were measured in 563 subjects. A U-shaped relation was found between alcohol intake and a stiffness index, with the lowest index in moderate drinkers, which may partially explain the relation between alcohol and cardiovascular disease. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases
*ALCOHOLISM
*ALCOHOL drinking
*AGING
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029149
- Volume :
- 95
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17639226
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2004.12.051