A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Ana Paula C Cândido
, Alekson Mendonça-Mendes
, Débora RC Cândido
, Roney LC Nicolato
, George LL Machado-Coelho
Ana Paula C Cândido
, Alekson Mendonça-Mendes
, Débora RC Cândido
, Roney LC Nicolato
, George LL Machado-Coelho
Abstract Background Lipoprotein (a) is a cardiovascular risk factor in adult. Studies have shown the presence of this emergent risk factor in school children, which may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis in adulthood. Objective To evaluate the association between lipoprotein (a) and cardiovascular risk factors in school children. Methods Lipoprotein (a) levels were measured in 320 school children (6-14 years) selected from a population survey carried out in Ouro Preto (southeast of Brazil). Demographic (sex and age), biochemical (total […]
Keywords: Children; Adolescents; Lipoproteins; Cholesterol; Hypertension; Body Mass Index; Adiposity; Bod Fat; Epidemiology