Proposal of a Nailfold Capillaroscopy Burden Index for Vascular Aging Research

Óscar H. Del Brutto; Denisse A. Rumbea; C Farina Ríos; Robertino M. Mera

doi:10.1055/a-2904-8785

July 8, 2026International Journal of Angiology

Proposal of a Nailfold Capillaroscopy Burden Index for Vascular Aging Research

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The aim is to propose a new index for evaluating the impacts of aging on vascular health using nailfold capillaroscopy.
Developed a novel index based on nailfold capillaroscopy data
Focused on microvascular assessments in older adults
A new burden index was established to quantify microvascular health related to aging

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This proposal introduces a tool to assess vascular health in older adults, suggesting new directions in aging research.

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Keywords microvasculature - nailfold capillaroscopy - vascular health - aging research - diagnostic tools - older adults - microcirculation Publication History Received: 01 April 2026 Accepted: 29 June 2026 Article published online: 08 July 2026 © 2026. International College of Angiology. This article is published by Thieme. Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA

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