Vascular function and cardiovascular risk factors in women with severe flushing

Sassarini, J. and Lumsden, M. A. (2015) Vascular function and cardiovascular risk factors in women with severe flushing. Maturitas, 80(4), pp. 379-383. (doi: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.01.007) (PMID:25704326)

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Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women of postmenopausal age worldwide. It is a relatively rare occurrence before the menopause and the increase in incidence coincides with the most common symptom associated with menopausal transition, hot flushing. Interest in cardiovascular disease post-menopause has largely focused on the effect of hormone therapy on risk of coronary events and stroke, with vasomotor symptoms considered merely a nuisance symptom, but recent work suggests that the presence of flushing may be a marker of underlying cardiovascular disease.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Lumsden, Professor Mary and Sassarini, Dr Jenifer
Authors: Sassarini, J., and Lumsden, M. A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Maturitas
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:0378-5122
ISSN (Online):1873-4111

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