IGF-1 and Insulin Resistance Are Major Determinants of Common Carotid Artery Thickness in Morbidly Obese Young Patients

In conclusion, in morbidly obese young adults, insulin resistance and IGF-1 z-score are significantly associated with CC-IMT, independent of other major cardiovascular risk factors.

Source: Angiology - February 16, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sirbu, A., Nicolae, H., Martin, S., Barbu, C., Copaescu, C., Florea, S., Panea, C., Fica, S. Tags: Carotid Disease Source Type: research