Publications by authors named "Matilde E Otero-Losada"

Background: Atherosclerosis is a major health burden. Metabolic disorders had been associated with large consumption of soft drinks. The rising incidence of atherosclerosis and metabolic alterations warrants the study of long-term soft drink consumption' effects on metabolism and atherosclerosis in genetic deficiency of apolipoprotein E which typically develops spontaneous atherosclerosis and metabolic alterations.

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Objective: To assess the complex interplay between morning surge (MS), the autonomic reflex response at the cardiovascular level, and target organ damage (arterial stiffening, left ventricle hypertrophy).

Methods: Fifty-nine consecutive elder patients (>65 years old) underwent a 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Pulse wave velocity (PWV) was measured as an indicator of arterial stiffness.

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