Why the study?
Are there differences in arterial structure and function between ambulatory adolescents with cerebral palsy and healthy controls?
Population
22 adolescents, comprising 11 with cerebral palsy and 11 age- and sex-matched healthy controls.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Preserved arterial health in mild ambulatory CP; leaves open whether inactivity affects later cardiovascular risk.
Are there differences in arterial structure and function between ambulatory adolescents with cerebral palsy and healthy controls?
Ambulatory adolescents with mild cerebral palsy do not exhibit impaired arterial health compared to healthy controls, despite engaging in less vigorous physical activity.
Martin et al. (2012) studied this question.
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