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Vascular Resilience

Meaning

Vascular Resilience is the measure of the structural and functional capacity of the blood vessels—arteries, veins, and capillaries—to withstand physiological stressors, maintain optimal blood flow, and rapidly recover from injury or inflammatory insult. This is determined by the elasticity of the arterial walls, the health of the endothelial lining, and the capacity for nitric oxide production to facilitate vasodilation. High vascular resilience is a critical component of cardiovascular longevity and systemic health.