Antenatal Glucocorticoid Exposure and Long-Term Alterations in Aortic Function and Glucose Metabolism

2012127 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Brenda Kelly · University of Oxford

Adam J. Lewandowski

Stephanie A. Worton · University of Oxford

Esther Davis

Merzaka Lazdam

Jane M Francis · University of Oxford

Stefan Neubauer · University of Oxford

Alan Lucas · MRC Human Nutrition Research

Abstract

Antenatal glucocorticoid exposure in preterm infants is associated with increased aortic arch stiffness and altered glucose metabolism in early adulthood.

Topics & Keywords

Birth, Development, and Health Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 129, Issue 5, pp. e1282-e1290

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2011-3175

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