Abstract 085: Pediatric Dyslipidemia Is Associated With Higher Urinary Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Activity And Blood Pressure Values In A Brazilian Cohort
Abstract:Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) upregulation in adults contributes to cardiometabolic diseases including dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis.
Objective:
Investigate whether ACE activity is modulated in pediatric dyslipidemia.
Methods:
We evaluated anthropometric measurements, blood pressure and fasting lipid concentrations of 360 individuals (190 boys and 170 girls) aged from 6 to 19 year (mean 11.6). Categorization was done acco… Show more
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