Cardiovascular biomarkers predict fragility fractures in older adults

Fibrosis-related biomarkers and incident cardiovascular disease in older adults: the cardiovascular health study.

BACKGROUND Fibrotic changes in the heart and arteries have been implicated in a diverse range of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), but whether circulating biomarkers that reflect fibrosis are associated with CVD is unknown. METHODS AND RESULTS We determined the associations of 2 biomarkers of fibrosis, transforming growth factor- β (TGF-β), and procollagen type III N-terminal propeptide (PIIINP)...

Upper Body Fractures in Older Adults

The Relationships Between Daily Sleepiness and Cardiovascular Health Indicators in the Older Adults

Objectives: Cardiovascilar disesases and sleep disorders are two major health problems common in old age. The aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between daytime sleepiness and cardiovascular indices among Iranian older adults. Methods & Materials: A cross-sectional design was used. The sample included 321 older adults who were selected from primary healthcare centers in K...

Urinary proteomic biomarkers to predict cardiovascular events.

PURPOSE We have previously demonstrated associations between the urinary proteome profile and coronary artery disease (CAD) in cross-sectional studies. Here, we evaluate the potential of a urinary proteomic panel as a predictor of CAD in the hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (HACVD) substudy population of the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial study. EXPERIMENTAL DESI...

Cardiovascular Care for Older Adults

Heart rhythm disorders, including bradyarrhythmias, atrial fibrillation (AF), and ventricular arrhythmias, become increasingly common with aging and represent important causes of morbidity and mortality among older adults. Older adults are particularly predisposed to these conditions due to the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in conjunction with age-related changes that occur in the h...