Scientists probe skin stretch to predict heart risks in rare genetic disorder
NCT ID NCT02692846
Summary
This study aimed to understand how skin and blood vessel flexibility are related in people with Williams syndrome, a genetic disorder that can cause heart and blood vessel problems. Researchers measured the stretchiness of skin and arteries in 43 participants, including people with Williams syndrome and others with different connective tissue conditions. The goal was to see if simple skin tests could help predict who might develop more serious cardiovascular issues.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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