Abstract:6614 Background: Childhood cancer survivors (CCS) have a high frequency of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and risk of early cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study examined the relations between GHD and risk factors for CVD in CCS. Methods: Anthropometrics, blood pressure, lipids, growth hormone (GH) stimulation test, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, abdominal CT, and insulin resistance (IR) (euglycemic, hyperinsulinemic clamp - low M/lbm signifies IR) were obtained in 174 CCS, mean age 15±2 years and 89 h… Show more
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