Increased aortic stiffness index in patients with type 1 diabetes without cardiovascular disease compared to controls

ConclusionThis study strongly suggests that patients with type 1 diabetes develop aortic root stiffness in the absence of cardiovascular diseases. This alteration may be part of a more generalized arterial dysfunction in type 1 diabetes.
Source: Journal of Endocrinological Investigation - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research