Measuring early vascular aging in youth: an expert consensus document from the Youth Vascular Consortium.

Jeanne Hersant, Ruan Kruger, Elisabetta Bianchini, Karsten Königstein, Manish D Sinha, Erzsébet V Hidvégi, Vimarsha Kodithuwakku, José Geraldo Mill, Alejandro Diaz, Yanina Zócalo, Daniel Bia, David Celermajer, Henner Hanssen, Madeleine Johansson, Giacomo Pucci, Mieczysław Litwin, Keeron Stone, Christopher J A Pugh, Lee Stoner, Elaine M Urbina, Rosa Maria Bruno, Peter M Nilsson, Rachel E Climie

Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. · pubmed

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Abstract

Since the conceptualization of early vascular aging (EVA) in 2008, significant efforts have been made to develop and improve its assessment. Initially lead by the investigation of arterial stiffness through pulse wave velocity (PWV), several additional vascular aging biomarkers have gained prominence in recent years. Despite expanding literature addressing methodological concerns associated with these biomarkers in youth, a standardized approach for clinical evaluation of EVA remains elusive, leaving pertinent gaps in understanding the optimal methodology. This article, resulting from international consensus efforts from the Youth Vascular Consortium, aims to provide an updated overview of methods available to measure EVA in youth and to discuss challenges in translating these methods into clinical practice.

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Research summary

The paper discusses the need for standardized methods to measure early vascular aging in youth. This research is relevant as it addresses early indicators of vascular health, which can be linked to the broader understanding of aging processes and potential interventions for longevity.

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