Inflammatory and Prothrombotic States in Obese Children of European Descent

Adipose tissue may release mediators that induce a chronic inflammatory state and alterations in coagulation, which contribute to insulin resistance, atherosclerosis, and thrombosis. We investigated whether inflammatory and/or prothrombotic states exist in obese children and assessed their interrelationship. Sixty‐one subjects were recruited, aged between 6 and 16 years, to participate in a cross‐sectional study at Children's University Hospital...