An Overview of Vascular Dysfunction and Determinants: The Case of Children of African Ancestry

• Published in: Frontiers in pediatrics Vol. 9; p. 769589
• Main Authors: Matjuda, Edna N, Engwa, Godwill Azeh, Sewani-Rusike, Constance R, Nkeh-Chungag, Benedicta N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 10.12.2021
• Subjects: African children; cardiovascular risk factors; obesity; Pediatrics; vascular dysfunction; vascular function; vascular function; African children; cardiovascular risk factors; vascular dysfunction; obesity

The balance between dilatory and constrictive factors is important as it keeps blood vessels in a homeostatic state. However, altered physiological processes as a result of obesity, hypertension, oxidative stress, and other cardiovascular risk factors may lead to vascular damage, causing an imbalanc...