Large‐Artery Stiffness Contributes to the Greater Prevalence of Systolic Hypertension in Elderly Women

Abstract

Independently of known confounders, elderly hypertensive women have stiffer large arteries, greater central wave reflection, and higher PP than elderly men. Stiffer large arteries likely contribute to the greater prevalence of systolic hypertension in elderly women and may partly explain the acceleration in postmenopausal cerebrovascular and cardiac complications.