Table 2 Interventions that improve arterial stiffness.

Drugs

Hypertension drugs

ACE inhibitors

AT1 antagonists

Calcium channel blockers

β blockers (with vasodilating properties)

Diuretics

Nitrates

Diabetes drugs

Thiazolidinediones (eg, rosiglitazone)

Statins

Aldosterone antagonists (eg, spironolactone)

Folic acid

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (sildenafil)

AGE formation blockers or cross‐link breakers

Dietary modifications

High flavonoid intake

Dark chocolate

Fruits and vegetables

Soya beans

Moderate alcohol consumption

Dietary salt restriction

Polyunsaturated fatty acid, fish oil

Garlic

Other

Aerobic training

Weight loss

ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; AGE, advanced glycation end products; AT1, angiotensin II receptor type 1.