High-density lipoprotein cholesterol and arterial calcification in midlife women: the contribution of estradiol and C-reactive protein

Conclusions: The protective cardiovascular association of higher HDL-C levels on AC was modified by estradiol but not CRP concentrations. The pathways through which estradiol might influence this association should be further investigated. Video Summary:http://links.lww.com/MENO/A689.
Source: Menopause - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research