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Cardiovascular and metabolic control in obese children and adolescents
(2008)
Childhood obesity is an emerging risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. Thecardiovascular consequences and prevention thereof need to be further investigated. Exerciseand weight loss are well examined and effective ...
Cardiovascular and metabolic control in obese children and adolescents
(2008-05-23)
Childhood obesity is an emerging risk factor for disease and mortality worldwide. The cardiovascular consequences and prevention thereof need to be further investigated. Exercise and weight loss are well examined and ...
Ultrasound evaluation of atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular sources of cerebral embolism
(2008-01-18)
The search for embolic sources has high priority in patients presenting with suspected cerebral embolism. Non-invasive cardiovascular ultrasound is frequently used to reveal the presence of carotid stenosis and cardiac ...
Adiponectin, the metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis. Observation and intervention studies
(2006)
Adiponectin (Adn) has beneficial effects on insulin- and glucose metabolism as well as anti-inflammatory properties. High Adn concentrations are associated with reduced risks for insulin resistance and future diabetes, and ...
Biological relevance and prognostic significance of radial artery intima-media thickness
(2014-03-14)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death both in Sweden and globally. Atherosclerotic vascular changes are considered the major underlying pathology leading to clinical manifestations of CVD, e.g. myocardial ...