Ultrasonographic evaluation of the common carotid intima-media complex in healthy and overweight/obese children
Conclusions Intima-media thickness was greater among children with overweight/obesity and was directly proportional to BMI z score, denoting increased cardiovascular risk in this group.
Source: Jornal Vascular Brasileiro - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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