correlational
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In older adults without heart disease, high pressure in the main artery leading from the heart is more strongly linked to early artery plaque than high blood pressure measured at the arm.
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Association of cardiorespiratory fitness level with vascular function and subclinical atherosclerosis in the elderly
Cross-Sectional Study
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2024 MayThe study found that older adults with early signs of artery hardening had higher blood pressure in both their arm and their aorta, but the pressure in the aorta (central) is especially important — which matches the claim that central blood pressure matters more for artery health.
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