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[Interrelation of endothelial and myocardial dysfunction in persons of elderly age with arterial hypertension]

N K Gorshunova, N V Medvedev, D N Ukraintseva

    Advances in Gerontology = Uspekhi Gerontologii
    |December 22, 2011
    PubMed

    Insights

    Arterial hypertension in the elderly is linked to heart muscle changes and impaired function. These issues worsen with increasing endothelial dysfunction, affecting lipid metabolism and antioxidant defenses.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Gerontology
    • Vascular Biology

    Context:

    • Elderly individuals with Stage II arterial hypertension (AH) and age-matched healthy controls were studied.
    • Investigated the relationship between endothelial dysfunction (ED) and myocardial dysfunction (MD) in the context of AH.

    Purpose:

    • To estimate the interrelation between endothelial dysfunction and myocardial dysfunction in elderly patients with arterial hypertension.
    • To understand how AH impacts cardiac structure and function in older adults.

    Summary:

    • Arterial hypertension in the elderly is associated with concentric myocardial hypertrophy and remodeling.
    • Diastolic and systolodiastolic myocardial dysfunction were observed, correlating with the severity of endothelial dysfunction.
    • Progressive endothelial dysfunction was linked to lipid metabolism disturbances, increased lipid peroxidation, and reduced antioxidant protection.

    Impact:

    • Findings highlight the significant impact of endothelial dysfunction on myocardial health in hypertensive elderly patients.
    • Suggests that managing endothelial function may be crucial for preventing or mitigating cardiac complications in this population.
    • Provides insights into the complex pathophysiology linking hypertension, endothelial health, and cardiac dysfunction in aging individuals.

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