By Eleanor Garth – Longevity Technology
Researchers explain the existence of pathophysiological links between longevity and cardiovascular aging.
Cardiovascular aging is defined as structural and functional changes in older individuals that can lead to cardiovascular diseases [1]. The changes that most commonly occur during cardiovascular aging include decreases in systolic and diastolic function, left ventricular hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling.
Previous research has indicated a progressive rise in the proportion of older individuals throughout the world. The population of people aged 65 years and above has increased to 28.4% in Japan and 11.9% in China. However, aging is reported to be associated with several age-associated diseases, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is reported to be a significant cause of death globally as well as the largest independent risk factor for cardiovascular aging [2].
