Spinal Cord Injury May Not Increase Risk Of Heart Disease

Americans who live with spinal cord injury do not appear to be at greater risk of developing carbohydrate and lipid disorders such as insulin resistance, diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance, and high or low blood cholesterol levels risk factors for heart disease than able-bodied persons, according to a new evidence review by HHS’ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on February 26th, 2008