Key result
Preterm birth did not alter carotid artery diameter (6.4 mm vs 6.4 mm; p=0.99) or stiffness in school children compared to those born at term.
Why the study?
Does preterm birth alter carotid artery stiffness and dimensions in childhood?
Cross-Sectional (n=56)
Does preterm birth alter carotid artery stiffness and dimensions in childhood?
Absolute Event Rate: 6.4% vs 6.4%
p-value: p=0.99
Preterm birth does not appear to permanently alter carotid artery elasticity and structure in childhood, suggesting other mechanisms are responsible for the increased stroke risk in adults born preterm.
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No carotid changes in preterm schoolchildren; leaves open alternative mechanisms for adult stroke risk.
Bonamy et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Preterm birth (n=56). Preterm birth vs. Born at term was evaluated on Carotid artery diameter (p=0.99). Preterm birth did not alter carotid artery diameter (6.4 mm vs 6.4 mm; p=0.99) or stiffness in school children compared to those born at term.
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