Fetal Growth and Preterm Birth Influence Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Arterial Health in Young Adults
Author(s) -
Michael R. Skilton,
Jorma Viikari,
Markus Juonala,
Tomi Laitinen,
Terho Lehtimäki,
Leena Taittonen,
Mika Kähönen,
David S. Celermajer,
Olli T. Raitakari
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.111.234757
Subject(s) - medicine , blood pressure , fetus , intima media thickness , birth weight , gestation , risk factor , endocrinology , cardiology , pregnancy , obstetrics , carotid arteries , genetics , biology
Impaired fetal growth is associated with cardiovascular disease in adulthood. The mechanisms of this association remain poorly described. We aimed to determine the associations of impaired fetal growth and preterm birth with cardiovascular risk factors and arterial health in a large cohort of young adults.
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