Vascular Endothelial Function Assessed by Flow-Mediated Vasodilatation in Young Adults Born Very Preterm or With Extremely Low Birthweight: A Regional Cohort Study
Background: Preterm birth and low birthweight have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in young adults. Endothelial dysfunction is established as an early marker for development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Previous studies of endothelial function in young adu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2021-09-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Pediatrics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.734082/full |