Central arterial stiffness and retinal vessel calibers: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study–Neurocognitive Study

Conclusions: In older adults, cfPWV was associated with wider retinal venular caliber, particularly in individuals without hypertension. Central arterial stiffening may be associated with cerebral microvascular changes, as exhibited in its retinal vasculature component.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Vascular damage Source Type: research