A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Effect of age, gender and cardiovascular risk factors on carotid distensibility during 6-year follow-up. The cardiovascular risk in Young Finns study
Authors: Koskinen J, Magnussen CG, Viikari JSA, Kähönen M, Laitinen T, Hutri-Kähönen N, Lehtimäki T, Jokinen E, Raitakari OT, Juonala M
Publisher: ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
Publication year: 2012
Journal: Atherosclerosis
Journal name in source: ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Journal acronym: ATHEROSCLEROSIS
Number in series: 2
Volume: 224
Issue: 2
First page : 474
Last page: 479
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0021-9150
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.04.004
Abstract
Conclusions: In addition to age, increased adiposity and insulin levels were strong predictors for impaired arterial elasticity. Moreover, our results suggest that arterial function in women may be more vulnerable to the atherogenic effects of hyperglycemia and increased risk factor burden compared to men in young adulthood. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Conclusions: In addition to age, increased adiposity and insulin levels were strong predictors for impaired arterial elasticity. Moreover, our results suggest that arterial function in women may be more vulnerable to the atherogenic effects of hyperglycemia and increased risk factor burden compared to men in young adulthood. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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