Tag: Université Laval
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COVID-19 Accelerates Vascular Aging in Women: A Global Study
Overview Groundbreaking international research led by Université Laval reveals that COVID-19 may cause arteries to age faster in women than in men. The study, involving about 2,100 participants across 18 countries, shows a clear link between SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and increased arterial stiffness in women, a key marker of cardiovascular aging. How the study was conducted…
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COVID-19 May Accelerate Vascular Aging in Women, Study Finds
Overview A new international study published in the European Heart Journal reports that COVID-19 may accelerate vascular aging in women. The research suggests that the loss of elasticity in the body’s blood vessels that typically accompanies aging could be hastened after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Depending on the severity of the infection, this vascular stiffening could…