Circulating PCSK9 concentrations are increased in postmenopausal women with the metabolic syndrome

ConclusionPCSK9 concentrations are influenced by age, gender, MetS status, and menopausal status among Thai subjects. These findings suggest that an elevation in PCSK9 concentrations may increase cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women with MetS.
Source: Clinica Chimica Acta - Category: Laboratory Medicine Source Type: research