Arterial stiffness : implications and interventions /: implications and interventions. ([2015])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bradley S. Fleenor, Adam J. Berrones.
• Authors: Fleenor, Bradley S, 1977-; Berrones, Adam J
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Overview of Arterial Stiffness; What Is Arterial Stiffness?; Pathophysiology of Arterial Stiffness; Aortic Function and Physiology; Implications Throughout the Arterial Tree; Large Elastic Arteries; Muscular (Small and Medium) Arteries and Arterioles; Aspects of Arterial Stiffness; Functional Changes; Structural Changes; Assessing Arterial Stiffness in Adults; Pulse Wave Velocity; Pulse Wave Analysis to Assess Central Hemodynamic Parameters; Central Pulse Pressure; Augmentation Index (AIx); Intima-Media Thickness (IMT). Pathophysiological Role of Arterial Stiffness in CVD; Increase in SBP, Central Pulse Pressure and Left Ventricle Afterload; Decrease in Coronary Perfusion Pressure; Summary; References; Chapter 2: Mechanisms of Arterial Stiffness; Introduction; Functional Changes Contributing to Arterial Stiffness; Blood Pressure; Impaired Smooth Muscle Function; Impaired Endothelium-Dependent Dilation; Structural Changes Contributing to Arterial Stiffness; Gross Morphological Changes; Compositional Changes; Collagen; Elastin; Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs); Calcium; Cellular Changes. Signaling Mechanisms; Oxidative Stress; Inflammation; Nitric Oxide (NO); Transforming Growth Factor Beta 1 (TGF-[beta]1); Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs); Summary; References; Chapter 3: Implications of Arterial Stiffness; Arterial Stiffness as a Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Biomarker; Epidemiology; Aging; Sex; Race; Body Composition; Habitual Exercise Training; Cardiorespiratory Fitness; Strength Training; Target Organ Damage; The Heart; The Brain; The Kidneys; Summary; References; Chapter 4: Interventions to Destiffen Arteries; Arterial Stiffness Overview. Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods; Polyphenolic Compounds; Flavonoids; Isoflavones; Pigments (Anthocyanins and Betalains); Omega-3 Fatty Acids; Micronutrients; Sodium Restriction; Antioxidant Vitamins (C and E); Chronic Exercise Training; Lifestyle Modifications; Weight Loss; Summary; References; Index.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Copyright Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 616.1/36; Medicine; Arteriosclerosis; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; Arteriosclerosis; Arteriosclerosis; Science -- Molecular Physics; Science -- Life Sciences -- Biology -- Molecular Biology; Medical -- Cardiology; Medical -- Preventive Medicine; Medical -- Internal Medicine; Nuclear physics; Medical research; Cardiovascular medicine; Public health & preventive medicine; Human physiology; Cardiology; Angiography; Medical -- Physiology; Physiology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319248448; 3319248448
• Related ISBNs: 9783319248424; 3319248421
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed December 10, 2015).
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