P155 DETERMINANTS OF PULSE WAVE VELOCITY IN CHILDREN
Background: Arterial stiffening measured by Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) predicts cardiovascular events and mortality in adults. It advances with age and seems accelerated in children with certain disease conditions such as chronic kidney disease or diabetes. The aim of this study was to determine fact...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Artery Research |
| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125930151/view |