Cardiometabolic risk factors harden arteries early in Mexican-Americans (American Heart Association)

(Source: American Heart Association) Study Highlights Metabolically unhealthy Mexican-Americans showed signs of early atherosclerosis. Metabolic profile, including blood sugar, insulin resistance and blood pressure, may be a stronger indicator of early atherosclerosis than obesity in Mexican-Americans. Embargoed until 3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 18, 2015 DALLAS, Mar. 18, 2015- Cardiometabolic risk factors, such as high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar, appear to have a bigger effect than obesity on hardening arteries early among Mexican-Americans, according to research in the Journal of the American Heart Association. "Even among non-obese Mexican-Americans, there is...