Maternal gestational diabetes and obesity, impact on carotid artery stiffness and intima-media thickness in the offspring – Radiel study 6 years follow-up

J Sundholm,L Litwin,S.B Koivusalo,K Rönö,J.G Eriksson,T Sarkola

doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.039

Maternal gestational diabetes and obesity, impact on carotid artery stiffness and intima-media thickness in the offspring – Radiel study 6 years follow-up

J Sundholm, L Litwin + Show 4 more

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.06.039

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Journal: Atherosclerosis

Publication Date: Aug 1, 2018

Affiliation: Helsinki University Hospital

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Aim: Offspring of mothers with gestational diabetes (GDM) and obesity have an increased risk of later cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the effect of maternal obesity and GDM on carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid stiffness in the offspring.

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