Concept information
Preferred term
Vascular Stiffness
Type
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mesh:Descriptor
Definition
- Loss of vascular ELASTICITY due to factors such as AGING; and ARTERIOSCLEROSIS. Increased arterial stiffness is one of the RISK FACTORS for many CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.
Broader concept
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Rigidité des vaisseaux
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Rigidité du vaisseau
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V78LM1K5-6
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