Anti-Aging Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease

Abstract

“A man is as old as his arteries.” This statement was made by William Osler in 1898 and is still currently used by many researchers and clinicians as a witty remark. It constitutes a core concept of Anti-Aging. About 100 years has passed since he made this remark, and as we live in an age of plentiful food we now really understand how significant his statement is. The use of vascular age values calculated from measurement of vascular functions has gradually been increasing in routine medical examination and consultation. From now on, it will be increasingly important to link these data to practical strategies for the purpose of improving longevity coupled with health, i.e., for prevention of diseases and reduction of events related to ischemic diseases. For such linking, it is considered essential to accumulate both basic and clinical scientific evidence for vascular senescence. In this symposium, specialists in the concerned fields on both the basic and clinical sides have gathered to provide state-of-the-art knowledge under the theme of Anti-Aging Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and regarding the question, “What is vascular senescence?”, conducting analyses of association with other diseases primarily involving blood vessels and the relationships between Anti-Aging measures, the renin-angiotensin system, and other relevant topics. We hope that the audience will pick up interesting findings that may be implemented in their daily research and acquire knowledge that will be helpful in their medical practices. Cognitive Function and Angiotensin Receptor Subtypes