Aging decreases the distensibility of large elastic arteries; however, the effects of age on the functional parameters of muscular, medium-sized arteries are not well determined. This study evaluated the consequences of aging on the functional parameters of the carotid and radial arteries in normotensive men. A total of 62 elderly subjects (aged 74+/-2 years) were compared with 87 young subjects (aged 35+/-3 years). Internal diameter and intima-media thickness (IMT) were measured by a high-resolution echo-tracking system to calculate distensibility and incremental elastic modulus (Einc). Although in the normal range, systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels were statistically different in the 2 groups at 128+/-19 and 74+/-13 mm Hg versus 121+/-27 and 71+/-18 mm Hg in the young and elderly subjects, respectively (P<0.05). At the carotid artery level, elderly subjects exhibited a greater IMT (742+/-144 versus 469+/-132 microm; P<0.01) and internal diameter (7067+/-828 versus 6062+/-1026 microm; P<0.01) than young subjects; elderly subjects also had lower distensibility (12+/-2 versus 21+/-2 kPa(-1) x 10(-3); P<0.01) and higher Einc (0.9+/-0.2 versus 0.7+/-0.3 kPa x 10(3); P<0.01). At the radial artery level, both IMT (240+/-42 versus 218+/-51 microm; P<0.01) and internal diameter (2685+/-432 versus 2491+/-444 microm; P<0.01) were greater in elderly subjects, but no differences in distensibility and Einc were observed between the 2 groups. All differences remained significant, even after adjusting for mean blood pressure. These results indicate that the increase of the internal diameter and IMT observed during the aging process can have opposite effects on the functional parameters of large elastic or medium-sized muscular arteries.

Bortolotto, L., Hanon, O., Franconi, G., Boutouyrie, P., Legrain, S., Girerd, X. (1999). The aging process modifies the distensibility of elastic but not muscular arteries. HYPERTENSION, 34(4 Pt 2), 889-892.

The aging process modifies the distensibility of elastic but not muscular arteries

FRANCONI, GIOVANNA;
1999-10-01

Abstract

Aging decreases the distensibility of large elastic arteries; however, the effects of age on the functional parameters of muscular, medium-sized arteries are not well determined. This study evaluated the consequences of aging on the functional parameters of the carotid and radial arteries in normotensive men. A total of 62 elderly subjects (aged 74+/-2 years) were compared with 87 young subjects (aged 35+/-3 years). Internal diameter and intima-media thickness (IMT) were measured by a high-resolution echo-tracking system to calculate distensibility and incremental elastic modulus (Einc). Although in the normal range, systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels were statistically different in the 2 groups at 128+/-19 and 74+/-13 mm Hg versus 121+/-27 and 71+/-18 mm Hg in the young and elderly subjects, respectively (P<0.05). At the carotid artery level, elderly subjects exhibited a greater IMT (742+/-144 versus 469+/-132 microm; P<0.01) and internal diameter (7067+/-828 versus 6062+/-1026 microm; P<0.01) than young subjects; elderly subjects also had lower distensibility (12+/-2 versus 21+/-2 kPa(-1) x 10(-3); P<0.01) and higher Einc (0.9+/-0.2 versus 0.7+/-0.3 kPa x 10(3); P<0.01). At the radial artery level, both IMT (240+/-42 versus 218+/-51 microm; P<0.01) and internal diameter (2685+/-432 versus 2491+/-444 microm; P<0.01) were greater in elderly subjects, but no differences in distensibility and Einc were observed between the 2 groups. All differences remained significant, even after adjusting for mean blood pressure. These results indicate that the increase of the internal diameter and IMT observed during the aging process can have opposite effects on the functional parameters of large elastic or medium-sized muscular arteries.
ott-1999
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/09 - MEDICINA INTERNA
English
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Carotid Arteries; Aged, 80 and over; Humans; Aging; Adult; Aged; Hemodynamics; Middle Aged; Radial Artery; Male
Bortolotto, L., Hanon, O., Franconi, G., Boutouyrie, P., Legrain, S., Girerd, X. (1999). The aging process modifies the distensibility of elastic but not muscular arteries. HYPERTENSION, 34(4 Pt 2), 889-892.
Bortolotto, L; Hanon, O; Franconi, G; Boutouyrie, P; Legrain, S; Girerd, X
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