Risk Factors Identified in Childhood and Decreased Carotid Artery Elasticity in Adulthood

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Authors

Markus Juonala · Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Mikko J. Järvisalo · University of Turku

Noora Mäki-Torkko · University of Turku

Mika Kähönen · University of Turku

Jorma Viikari · Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Olli T. Raitakari · Tampere University of Applied Sciences

Abstract

Cardiovascular risk factors identified in childhood and adolescence predict decreased carotid artery elasticity in adulthood. These data suggest that risk factors operating in early life may have sustained deleterious effects on arterial elasticity.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 112, Issue 10, pp. 1486-1493

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.104.502161

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