Endothelial Function in Adolescents with a History of Premature Coronary Artery Disease in One Parent

Background: In young adults, a family history of premature coronary artery disease (CAD), as well as genetic and environmental factors are independent risk factors for coronary artery disease.
 Methods: Endothelial function was studied in 30 children (21 boys and 9 girls with mean age of 14....

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Main Authors: M Hashemi, Y Kiani, R Basiratnia, F Bayat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Online Access:http://journals.mui.ac.ir/jrms/article/view/91