Cross-Talk Between Large Artery Stiffness and Retinal Microvasculature in Children: The ExAMIN Youth SA Study

• Main Authors: Yolandi Breet (Author), Ashleigh Craig (Author), Wayne Smith (Author), Shani Botha-Le Roux (Author), Lebo F. Gafane-Matemane (Author), Sanette Brits (Author), Johannes M. van Rooyen (Author), Henner Hanssen (Author), Ruan Kruger (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Cross-talk between the macro-and microvasculature is considered an important contributor to target organ damage. Previous findings were predominantly in adult populations and investigation into this mechanism in children may provide insight into the development of early adverse vascular...