ea0037ep611 | Obesity and cardiovascular endocrinology | ECE2015
Alves Jose
, Manacas Marta
, Faria Carolina
, Filipe Lia
, Silva Susana
, Proenca Helena
Introduction: Obesity as a pro-inflammatory state is associated to increased levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). CPR is considered as a cardiovascular (CV) risk independent marker and is being researched as a predictive atherosclerosis biomarker in obese children. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a three classes approach when aiming at CV risk stratification (low <1.0 mg/l; moderate 1.03.0 mg/l; and high >3.0 mg/l). These classes were extrapolated ...