Endothelial Vascular Function as a Surrogate of Vascular Risk and Aging in Women

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women. We suggest the need to develop a paradigm that connects sex- and age-specific nontraditional risk factors that serve as a common mechanism ultimately leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Vascular injury with abnormal repair leading to functional, rather than structural, abnormalities can be regarded as accelerated vascular aging. It emerges as a common feature that can trigger the early diagnosis and risk stratification for cardiovascular disease in women.

Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - January 21, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Peter Collins, Angela Maas, Megha Prasad, Louise Schierbeck, Amir Lerman Tags: Review Source Type: research