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Postmenopausal status and early menopause as independent risk factors for cardiovascular disease a meta-analysis

Authors :
Atsma, Femke
Bartelink, Marie-Louise E. L.
Grobbee, Diederick E.
Schouw, Yvonne T. van der
Source :
Menopause; March 2006, Vol. 13 Issue: 2 p265-279, 15p
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Loss of ovarian function and subsequent deficiency of endogenous estrogens is suggested to enhance cardiovascular disease risk and related death after menopause. The aim was to obtain valid estimates of the cardiovascular disease risk associated with postmenopausal status and early menopause.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10723714 and 15300374
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Menopause
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48690347
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.gme.0000218683.97338.ea