Preterm birth and carotid diameter and stiffness in childhood

Background and Aim: Low birthweight, either as a result of poor foetal growth or preterm birth, is a risk factor for stroke in adult life. Carotid stiffening, an early marker of atheromatous disease, has been found in low‐birthweight children born at term. We hypothesized that carotid artery growth and dynamic properties are permanently affected by preterm birth.

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