A Pilot Prospective Study of Arterial Stiffness During Weight Restoration in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa

Carotid–femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV), an index of arterial stiffness, is one of the earliest indicators of cardiovascular risk. Studies of adolescents with anorexia nervosa have demonstrated increased arterial stiffness compared to healthy controls. Little information is available on the effect of weight restoration on arterial stiffness in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. This pilot longitudinal study examined changes in arterial stiffness during weight restoration in adolescent females admitted to an inpatient eating disorder unit. Female adolescents aged 15–19 years with a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and a body mass index (BMI) < 85