Journal article
Associations of non-invasive measures of arterial structure and function, and traditional indicators of cardiovascular risk in adults with cerebral palsy
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Persons with cerebral palsy (CP) have mobility limitations and may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
AIMS: To determine the feasibility of assessing novel CVD risk indicators and to identify predictors of CVD risk in a clinic-based group of adults with CP.
Authors
McPhee PG; Gorter JW; Cotie LM; Timmons BW; Bentley T; MacDonald MJ
Journal
Atherosclerosis, Vol. 243, No. 2, pp. 462–465
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.09.035
ISSN
0021-9150
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAge FactorsBiomarkersBlood PressureCardiovascular DiseasesCarotid Intima-Media ThicknessCerebral PalsyCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnostic Techniques, CardiovascularEndothelium, VascularFeasibility StudiesFemaleHealth StatusHumansLipidsMaleMiddle AgedMobility LimitationOntarioPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRisk FactorsSmokingVascular StiffnessYoung Adult