| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3451286 | Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
A large proportion of the study sample was at CVD risk, indicated by clustering of risk factors. Improving aerobic fitness in young adults with MMC may contribute in reducing CVD risk; this needs to be confirmed in future studies.
Keywords
JNC 7MMCSBPDBPVO2peakHDL-CLDL-CNCEP ATP IIISpinal cord injuryPhysical fitnessspina bifida cysticacardiovascular diseaseCardiovascular diseasesTriglyceridesRehabilitationPeak oxygen uptakeCVDRegression coefficientsciRisk factorsdiastolic blood pressuresystolic blood pressurehigh-density lipoprotein cholesterolMyelomeningoceleodds ratiototal serum cholesterolLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol
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Authors
Laurien M. MSc, Rita J. PhD, Alex PhD, Wim G. MD, Henk J. MD, PhD, FRCP, Marij E. PhD,