Increased pulse wave velocity and relationship with inflammation, insulin, and insulin resistance in inflammatory bowel disease

Korkmaz et al. (2014) conducted a case-control in Inflammatory bowel disease (n=176). Inflammatory bowel disease vs. Matched controls without inflammatory bowel disease was evaluated on 24 h, day and night pulse wave velocity (PWV) values, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, insulin, HOMA-IR, and homocysteine (p=<0.05). Inflammatory bowel disease was associated with higher pulse wave velocity, inflammatory markers, and insulin resistance compared to controls (P<0.05).