Vascular function in individuals with Down syndrome

Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) experience premature aging. Arterial stiffness increases with advancing biological age and predicts cardiovascular disease. However, only limited studies investigated arterial function in individuals with DS. Thus, the impact of DS on vascular function still remains poorly understood.

Source: Artery Research - November 25, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Sang Ouk Wee, Alexander J. Rosenberg, Kanokwan Bunsawat, Garett Griffith, Tracy Baynard, Bo Fernhall Source Type: research