Key result
Higher body mass index was associated with increased diameter and stiffness of muscular arteries across a wide age range from 10 to 86 years.
Why the study?
Does higher BMI increase arterial stiffness in individuals aged 10 to 86 years?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,306)
Does higher BMI increase arterial stiffness in individuals aged 10 to 86 years?
Higher BMI is associated with increased diameter and stiffness of muscular arteries across a wide age range, with more complex age- and sex-dependent effects in elastic arteries.
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Should not yet change practice; leaves open causal effects of BMI on arterial properties from childhood.
Zebekakis et al. (2005) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=1,306). Higher Body Mass Index (BMI) vs. Lower BMI was evaluated on Arterial diameter, distensibility, and pulse wave velocity. Higher body mass index was associated with increased diameter and stiffness of muscular arteries across a wide age range from 10 to 86 years.