This Study investigates presence of preclinical atherosclerosis in patients with Juvenile Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in Norway.
Patients and controls are examined with carotid ultrasound, venous blood is drawn, and they undergo a clinical examination.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Carotid ultrasound and blood sampling
Presence of carotid atherosclerosis
measuring intima-media thickness
Time frame: 20 minutes
blood markers of endothelial dysfunction
Time frame: 20 minutes
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