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[Arterial rigidity and endothelial dysfunction in obese children].

Y Aggoun1, P Tounian, M Dabbas-Tyan

  • 1Service de cardiologie pédiatrique, hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, 75015, Paris.

Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|October 9, 2002
PubMed
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Obese children exhibit reduced arterial elasticity and impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation, indicating early cardiovascular changes. These vascular alterations are linked to excess weight and insulin resistance, highlighting the need for early intervention.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Vascular Physiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome

Context:

  • Obesity is a known cardiovascular risk factor in adults, but its effects on children's cardiovascular systems are less understood.
  • This study investigates the impact of obesity on arterial mechanical properties and endothelial function in children.

Purpose:

  • To assess the mechanical properties of the common carotid artery (CCA) and the endothelium function of the brachial artery in obese children.
  • To correlate these vascular parameters with body composition and insulin resistance.

Summary:

  • Obese children showed significantly lower cross-sectional compliance (CSC) and distensibility (CSD) of the CCA, and higher incremental elastic modulus (Einc) compared to healthy controls.
  • Flow-mediated dilation (FMD), an endothelium-dependent function, was significantly reduced in obese children, while glyceryl trinitrate-mediated dilation (GTNMD) remained unchanged.

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  • CCA stiffness correlated with overweight severity and insulin resistance, while android fat distribution was associated with endothelium dysfunction.

    • Impact:

    • The findings reveal that obesity in children leads to early signs of vascular stiffening and endothelial dysfunction.
    • These changes are associated with the degree of overweight and insulin resistance, underscoring the cardiovascular risks of childhood obesity.
    • This research highlights the importance of monitoring vascular health in obese children and implementing strategies to mitigate long-term cardiovascular disease risk.