Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Induces Signs of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in 6-Year-Old Infants Despite Absence Of Excessive Growth

Conclusion In 6-year-old IUGR infants with catch-up growth, who still had a slightly reduced BMI SDS compared to the AGA group, signs of subclinical atherosclerosis were detectable suggesting that cardiovascular risk in IUGR may be present even in the absence of excessive growth. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Klinische Padiatrie - July 17, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tzschoppe, Anja von Kries, R üdiger Struwe, Ellen Rascher, Wolfgang D örr, Helmuth-Guenther J üngert, Jörg Rauh, Manfred Beckmann, Matthias Schild, Ralf Goecke, Tamme W. D ötsch, Jörg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research