PP063. Carotid artery stiffness and elasticity in gestational diabetes.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes (GMD) is gaining in importance in prenatal care due to it's increasing prevalence. These women do have a higher risk for disrupted elasticity and stiffening of the carotid artery. Aim of this study was to assess carotid intima media thickness (IMT) and vessel wall changes during pregnancy and postpartum.