AnatoMy and physIopathoLogy of the heArt in a ceNtenarian cOhort (MILANO study)
Conclusionsthe centenarians' cardiovascular system manifested a significant increase in LV diastolic stiffness with consequent susceptibility to diastolic HF. A progressive afterload increase and a passive load independent mechanism could have contributed to such changes.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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