TO-ChERIsH: Trajectory of Cardiovascular Ageing, Its Determinants and Impact on Health

Participants will undergo focused examinations that include measurement of height, weight, waist circumference, body composition analysis, baseline data collection and blood pressure examinations. Resting electrocardiography will be performed to ascertain sinus rhythm.

Specific quantitative cardiac ageing-related outcome parameters will be examined by multimodal techniques including two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiogram, and/or non-contrast magnetic resonance imaging/magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Bio-specimens collected will include fresh blood, urine and/or stool specimens.

Health status will be tracked by telephone follow-up and/or matching at national disease registries at periodic intervals within one to five years, up to three decades.