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Spinal cord injury is associated with a 2-3 m/sec elevation in central arterial stiffness, corresponding to a 30-45% increased risk of cardiovascular mortality.
Spinal cord injury is associated with significantly increased central arterial stiffness, accelerating age-related cardiovascular decline and increasing cardiovascular mortality risk.
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Supports heightened CV surveillance after SCI; leaves open optimal prevention strategies for prospective trials.
Lee et al. (2016) conducted a review in Spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury vs. Able-bodied populations was evaluated on Central arterial stiffness (aPWV). Spinal cord injury is associated with a 2-3 m/sec elevation in central arterial stiffness, corresponding to a 30-45% increased risk of cardiovascular mortality.
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