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Atherosclerosis
Studies add new findings to atherosclerosis body of knowledge
April 7th, 2005
New findings from Japan, Taiwan and Israel describe advances in atherosclerosis. Study 1: Hypertriglyceridemia-induced increase in small low-density lipoprotein particles is associated with endothelial dysfunction in postmenopausal women, according to a study from Japan. "Low concentrations of estrogen may decrease endothelial function in postmenopausal women. Elevated plasma triglycerides after menopause are frequently associated with a small, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) phenotype. Small LDL particles that are more susceptible to oxidation can also inhibit endothelium-dependent vasodilation," wrote A. Wakatsuki and colleagues, Kochi Medical...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-04-07)
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