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Title of the article
HDL-cholesterol, blood pressure, and asymmetric dimethylarginine are significantly associated with arterial wall thickness in children.
Authors
Ayer JG, Harmer JA, Nakhla S, Xuan W, Ng MK, Raitakari OT, Marks GB, Celermajer DS
Journal

Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2009 Jun;29(6):943-9.

Subject Consultant
F. Mallamaci
Score (1 to 3 stars)
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Comments
Lower HDL-cholesterol, higher levels of ADMA, and systolic BP are significantly associated with greater arterial wall thickness in early childhood.