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Spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) declines with age, but this decline differs between men and women. Our findings reveal distinct patterns of baroreflex function changes across the lifespan, with implications for cardiovascular health.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • The baroreflex is crucial for rapid heart rate adjustment in response to blood pressure changes.
  • Age-related decline in spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity (BRS) is known, but sex differences are understudied.
  • Understanding these sex differences is vital for cardiovascular health and preventive strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate sex differences in age-related changes of spontaneous baroreflex function markers.
  • To analyze spontaneous baroreflex sensitivity across different age groups in healthy men and women.

Main Methods:

  • Recorded cardiovascular signals in 980 healthy individuals across five age groups.
  • Assessed spontaneous baroreflex function using time-domain (slopes) and frequency-domain (LF-α, HF-α) analyses.
  • Utilized general linear models to analyze age and sex interaction effects on baroreflex indicators.

Main Results:

  • Significant effects of age and an age × sex interaction were observed on all baroreflex function indicators.
  • Middle-aged women (30-39 yr) showed higher BRS (tachycardic slope, LF-α, HF-α) than men.
  • Older men (>60 yr) exhibited higher LF-α and slopes compared to older women.

Conclusions:

  • Baroreflex function declines earlier but more slowly in men than in women across the lifespan.
  • Observed sex differences may relate to age-associated changes in sex hormone levels.
  • Findings highlight the need for sex-specific approaches in cardiovascular risk assessment and prevention.