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What is arterial stiffness?

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Tnbkaimal

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10y ago
Updated: 8/21/2019

Arterial stiffness is a general term for the elasticity (or compliance) of the arteries. The hardening or stiffening of the arteries is called arteriosclerosis. The stiffness of arteries influences how hard the heart has to work to pump blood through the body.

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