Risk factors for atherogenesis in children with spina bifida

Childs Nerv Syst. 2004 Jun;20(6):392-6. doi: 10.1007/s00381-004-0912-8. Epub 2004 Apr 7.

Abstract

Introduction: Several literature reports have demonstrated that cardiovascular disease is one of the most frequent pathologies in patients with spinal cord injury.

Aim: The aim of this study is to reveal changes in the lipid profile in non-obese children with spina bifida/myelomeningocele (MMC).

Discussion: The original results demonstrate the necessity of metabolic surveillance in these patients. Daily physical activity must be ensured early on frequency in non-able-bodied children in order to prevent changes in seric lipoproteins.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperinsulinism / etiology
  • Infant
  • Lipids / blood*
  • Male
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Spinal Dysraphism / blood*
  • Spinal Dysraphism / epidemiology
  • Spinal Dysraphism / physiopathology*
  • Walking / physiology

Substances

  • Lipids