Current topic of vascular function in hypertension

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Vascular Biology
• Hypertension Research

Background:

• Vascular function assessment aids in evaluating atherosclerosis severity and cardiovascular risk stratification.
• Understanding vascular dysfunction is key to understanding cardiometabolic disorders.
• Despite COVID-19 challenges, significant research on vascular function was published in 2020-2021.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent findings on vascular function.
• To discuss the relationship between vascular function and COVID-19.
• To highlight the role of lifestyle modifications and vascular function tests in managing cardiovascular risk.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent publications in hypertension and cardiovascular journals.
• Synthesis of new findings on vascular function assessment.
• Discussion of clinical implications for cardiovascular risk management.

Main Results:

• Vascular function tests provide valuable information for atherosclerosis evaluation and risk stratification.
• Associations between vascular dysfunction and cardiometabolic disorders are increasingly understood.
• New insights link vascular function to COVID-19 and emphasize lifestyle interventions.

Conclusions:

• Vascular function assessment is crucial for managing cardiovascular risk factors like hypertension.
• Lifestyle modifications are vital for maintaining vascular health.
• This review offers practical insights for clinical practice regarding vascular function and cardiovascular disease management.