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Systemic and Pulmonary Vascular Dysfunction in Children Conceived by Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Author(s) -
Urs Scherrer,
Stefano F. Rimoldi,
Emrush Rexhaj,
Thomas Stüber,
Hervé Duplain,
Sophie Garcin,
Stefano F. de Marchi,
Pascal Nicod,
Marc Germond,
Yves Allemann,
Cláudio Sartori
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.111.071183
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial artery , cardiology , pulmonary artery , pulse wave velocity , pulmonary hypertension , fetus , blood pressure , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) involves the manipulation of early embryos at a time when they may be particularly vulnerable to external disturbances. Environmental influences during the embryonic and fetal development influence the individual's susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, raising concerns about the potential consequences of ART on the long-term health of the offspring.

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