Aortic structure may affect midlife rise in pulse pressure, aortic stiffness in women
New research published in Hypertension suggests that menopause may not be the primary cause of increased aortic stiffness in women after midlife. Instead, the study points to structural differences in the aorta, specifically a lower volume of elastic fibers, as a key factor in rising pulse pressure.
Why it matters
Understanding the biological drivers of cardiovascular health in women helps challenge conventional medical assumptions and improves diagnostic accuracy.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Contradicting conventional wisdom, menopause may not be the driving force behind an increase in aortic stiffness in women after midlife, according to new, independent research published today in Hypertension .
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