Association Between Vascular Overload Index and New-Onset Ischemic Stroke in Elderly Population with Hypertension KU Leuven
Background: Vascular overload index (VOI) is a marker of arterial stiffness and arteriolar resistance, which predicts the increasing risks of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. This study aimed to evaluate the association between VOI and new-onset ischemic stroke in an elderly population with hypertension. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 3315 hypertensive participants aged 60 years or more. Ischemic stroke was ...