What is vascular age?
Vascular age estimates the biological age of your arteries based on risk factors. If higher than your age, your arteries are aging faster than normal.
What is pulse wave velocity?
PWV measures arterial stiffness. Lower values ( <7 m/s) indicate flexible, healthy arteries. Higher values indicate stiffer arteries.
How accurate is this?
Based on Framingham Heart Study data, the gold standard for cardiovascular research with 70+ years of follow-up.
Can I improve my vascular age?
Yes! Exercise, diet, blood pressure control, and quitting smoking can reverse vascular aging by 5-10 years.