The EPICure Study: Association between Hemodynamics and Lung Function at 11 Years after Extremely Preterm Birth

tion and large-artery hemodynamics in of gestation or less). EPICure study, now aged 11 years (n = ameters (including forced expiratory vol-site of arterial stiffness and global wave ntly impaired lung function, particularly sure did not differ significantly between) in the preterm infants, remaining signif-nary dysplasia status was not related to d with AIx; AIx increased by 2.7 % per y 4.9 % in those whose mothers smokedFVC Forced vital capacityduring pregnancy. Conclusion The independent association between impaired lung function and cardiovascular physiology in early adolescence implies higher cardiovascular risk for children born EP, and suggests that prevention of chronic neonatal lung disease may be a priority in reducing later cardiovascular risk in preterm infants. (J Pediat