P3.32 THE NUMBER OF METABOLIC SYNDROME RISK FACTORS CORRELATES WITH AORTIC STIFFNESS
Objectives: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of ≥3 risk factors (RF). The presence of subclinical organ damage increases the risk of cardiovascular disease in patients with MS. Arterial stiffness and wave reflections are independent predictors of cardiovascular disease. The aim of our study was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2013-11-01
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Series: | Artery Research |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125939013/view |