Key result
Congenital heart disease linked to ~25% lower vitamin D levels in children versus healthy controls.
Why the study?
Low 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels may adversely affect cardiovascular health, but serum levels in children with congenital heart disease compared to healthy children were not well characterized.
Are serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels lower in children with congenital heart disease compared to healthy controls?
Case-Control (n=270)
Yes
Are serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels lower in children with congenital heart disease compared to healthy controls?
Children with congenital heart disease have significantly lower serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D compared to healthy children.
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May warrant vitamin D monitoring in congenital heart disease; leaves open causal role and supplementation benefits.
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Noori et al. (2018) conducted a case-control in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) (n=270). Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) vs. Healthy controls was evaluated on Serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D levels. Children with congenital heart disease had significantly lower mean serum 25-hydroxy Vitamin D levels (31.68 ± 17.37) compared to healthy controls (42.20 ± 14.31).
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