Research
Mixed
Biological age biomarkers (e.g., arterial stiffness, epigenetic clocks) provide a more accurate assessment of cardiovascular risk and mortality than chronological age alone.
Do not rely on your birth year to assess your heart health. Ask for biological age assessments, such as arterial stiffness (PWV) or coronary artery calcium scoring, to get a true picture of your cardiovascular risk and take early preventive action.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Ideal biological age biomarkers should outperform chronological age as determinants of morbidity and mortality.
Why this rating
The paper is a review summarizing multiple studies and established biomarkers, citing strong associations with mortality.
Source
Biological Versus Chronological Aging
Magda R. Hamczyk et al. · Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2020
DOI 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.11.062
narrative_reviewCited 470×
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