Body Composition Evaluation and Clinical Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Patients with Phenylketonuria

Body Composition Evaluation and Clinical Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Patients with Phenylketonuria

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of mortality worldwide. Patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) may be at increased cardiovascular risk. This review provides an overview of clinical and metabolic cardiovascular risk factors, explores the connections between body composition (including fat mas...

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Main Authors: Luis M. Luengo-Pérez, Mercedes Fernández-Bueso, Ana Ambrojo, Marta Guijarro, Ana Cristina Ferreira, Luís Pereira-da-Silva, André Moreira-Rosário, Ana Faria, Conceição Calhau, Anne Daly, Anita MacDonald, Júlio César Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
phenylketonuria
body composition
body fat
visceral fat
bioelectrical impedance
ultrasound
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/24/5133

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