First trimester fetal growth restriction and cardiovascular risk factors in school age children: population based cohort study

Vincent W. V. Jaddoe, Layla L. de Jonge, A. Hofman, Oscar H. Franco, Eric A.P. Steegers, Romy Gaillard

BMJ · 2014 · 464 citations · 34 references

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Abstract

Impaired first trimester fetal growth is associated with an adverse cardiovascular risk profile in school age children. Early fetal life might be a critical period for cardiovascular health in later life.

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