Hemodynamic Patterns of Age-Related Changes in Blood Pressure

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Authors

Stanley S. Franklin · Framingham Heart Study

William Gustin · Framingham Heart Study

Nathan D. Wong · Framingham Heart Study

Martin G. Larson · Framingham Heart Study

Michael A. Weber · Framingham Heart Study

William B. Kannel · Framingham Heart Study

Daniel Levy ·

Abstract

The late fall in DBP after age 60 years, associated with a continual rise in SBP, cannot be explained by "burned out" diastolic hypertension or by "selective survivorship" but is consistent with increased large artery stiffness. Higher SBP, left untreated, may accelerate large artery stiffness and thus perpetuate a vicious cycle.

Topics & Keywords

Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 96, Issue 1, pp. 308-315

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.96.1.308

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