Markers of Cardiovascular Health in Older Adults with and Without Chronic Low Back and Radicular Leg Pain: A Comparative Analysis.

Peter C CoyleVictoria A O'BrienDavid G EdwardsRyan T PohligGregory E Hicks

Published in: Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.) (2021)

Among older adults, CLBPR is linked with worse endothelial function, regardless of educational level and independent of BMI and smoking. These findings suggest that older adults with CLBPR may be at a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
physical activity
chronic pain
body mass index
pain management
neuropathic pain
smoking cessation
community dwelling
middle aged
type diabetes
weight gain
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular events
spinal cord
spinal cord injury
metabolic syndrome