Relation of arterial stiffness with gestational age and birth weight

2004165 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Yiu‐fai Cheung · University of Hong Kong

Abstract

The findings of the present study support the hypothesis that among children born preterm, only those with intrauterine growth retardation are disadvantaged as a result of increase in systemic arterial stiffness and mean blood pressure.

Topics & Keywords

Birth, Development, and Health Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Volume 89, Issue 3, pp. 217-221

DOI: 10.1136/adc.2003.025999

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