Endothelial dysfunction as a feature of vascular aging.

Nadia Akhiyat, Elias Hellou, Ilke Ozcan, Ghazi Alabdul Razzak, Amro Hajja, Nazanin Rajai, Nir Barzilai, Lilach O Lerman, Amir Lerman

Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Endothelial dysfunction can be regarded as the earliest feature of vascular aging and may occur in individuals without traditional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Once present, endothelial dysfunction is known to increase the risk for atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and complications such as stroke or death. Identification of individuals with early features of vascular aging remains challenging and has fuelled investigative efforts to associated biologic, imaging, and digital markers with endothelial dysfunction. This review highlights emerging and traditional methods to identify patients with early endothelial dysfunction and summarizes available and experimental therapies aimed at mitigating the vascular aging process.

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Research summary

Endothelial dysfunction is identified as an early feature of vascular aging that can lead to serious cardiovascular complications. The paper is relevant as it addresses a fundamental aspect of vascular aging, which is a key contributor to overall aging processes and longevity.

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