Cross-Talk Between Large Artery Stiffness and Retinal Microvasculature in Children: The ExAMIN Youth SA Study

Cross-Talk Between Large Artery Stiffness and Retinal Microvasculature in Children: The ExAMIN Youth SA Study

Background: Cross-talk between the macro-and microvasculature is considered an important contributor to target organ damage. Previous findings were predominantly in adult populations and investigation into this mechanism in children may provide insight into the development of early adverse vascular...

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Main Authors: Yolandi Breet, Ashleigh Craig, Wayne Smith, Shani Botha-Le Roux, Lebo F. Gafane-Matemane, Sanette Brits, Johannes M. van Rooyen, Henner Hanssen, Ruan Kruger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
arterial stiffness
central retinal artery equivalent
central retinal vein equivalent
arterio-venous ratio
ethnicity
pediatric
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.795301/full

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