Direct and indirect effects of obesity on progression of carotid arterial injury in youth.
Zhiqian GaoPhilip R KhouryLawrence M DolanElaine M UrbinaPublished in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2021)
Baseline adiposity drives increasing blood pressure and glucose in high-risk youth leading to accelerated accumulation of carotid arterial injury. Prevention of acquisition of obesity in youth is critical in slowing development of CV disease.