Clustering of Metabolic Syndrome Traits Is Associated With Maladaptive Carotid Remodeling and Stiffening
Hypertension, 06/29/2012
Ferreira I et al. – Carotid adaptations did not restore circumferential wall stress to levels comparable with those of the reference group, and, therefore, outward remodeling was maladaptive. Importantly, individuals who recovered from the metabolic syndrome restored carotid properties to levels comparable to the reference group, emphasizing the potential for reversibility.
