Increased expression of markers of early atherosclerosis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease
- Autori: Cappello, M.; Licata, A.; Calvaruso, V.; Bravatà , I.; Aiello, A.; Torres, D.; Della Corte, V.; Tuttolomondo, A.; Perticone, M.; Licata, G.; Craxì, A.; Cammà , C.
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2016
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Arterial stiffness; Carotid intima-media thickness; Early atherosclerosis; IBD
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/213267
Abstract
Recent studies documented an increased cardiovascular risk in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our study aimed at investigating the prevalence of intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid arteries and the arterial stiffness indices as markers of early atherosclerosis in young IBD patients.