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Heart Disease
New heart disease study results from A.R. Patel et al described
July 6th, 2009
According to recent research from the United States, "Vascular endothelial dysfunction occurs early in the atherosclerotic process and is predictive of cardiovascular prognosis. However, the association between specific cardiovascular risk factors and endothelial dysfunction in women has not been well characterized." "This study examined the relationship between endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular risk factors (body mass index [BMI] >= 25 kg/m(2), current smoking, age, diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and family history of early coronary heart disease) in a population of women that included those already being treated for risk factors. Endothelial...
Source: Obesity & Diabetes Week (2009-07-06)
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