OC12.06: Aortic and carotid wall thickness in term small‐for‐gestational age newborns with normal and abnormal fetal cerebroplacental Doppler ratio

Abstract

cardiac function, carotid artery diameter, IMT and stiffness nor in endothelial function. Conclusions: ARED flow seems to contribute to an irreversible restriction of aortic growth persisting into adulthood, while the carotid artery, an adjacent elastic artery, has unchanged geometry and mechanical properties. Even if no altered left ventricular geometry or function were revealed at present, the smaller diameter and higher systolic pressure reflection in the central aorta might have negative consequences for left ventricular performance in the future by increasing aortic impedance.