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Does Left Ventricular Compliance Increase with Age? The Heart of the Matter

Studies show that a sedentary lifestyle is linked to a significant decline in left ventricular compliance as we age, a key factor in diastolic dysfunction [1.2.1, 1.3.2]. So, does left ventricular compliance increase with age? The evidence points to the opposite, a stiffer, less compliant heart.

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