Insulin resistance, serum uric acid and metabolic syndrome are linked to cardiovascular dysfunction in pediatric obesity

Childhood obesity is associated with cardiovascular abnormalities but little is known on the potential correlation between early cardiovascular and metabolic alterations.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - September 15, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Giulia Genoni, Veronica Menegon, Gioel Gabrio Secco, Michela Sonzini, Massimiliano Martelli, Matteo Castagno, Roberta Ricotti, Alice Monzani, Michele Aronici, Elena Grossini, Carlo Di Mario, Gianni Bona, Simonetta Bellone, Flavia Prodam Source Type: research