High prevalence of early vascular aging and large artery damage was observed in young individuals in a traditionally low cardiovascular risk region.
The population PWV values were higher than expected in a low cardiovascular risk area (Portugal). High prevalence rates of EVA and noteworthy large artery damage in young ages were found.
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