Open AccessIncreased Vascular Inflammation in Early Menopausal Women Is Associated with Hot Flush Severity
Author(s) -
Aris Bechlioulis,
Katerina Κ. Naka,
Sophia Kalantaridou,
Apostolos Kaponis,
Odysseas Papanikolaou,
Patra Vezyraki,
Theofilos M. Kolettis,
Antonis P. Vlahos,
Konstantina Gartzonika,
Anestis Mavridis,
Lampros K. Michalis
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2011-3151
Subject(s) - medicine , menopause , endocrinology , c reactive protein , outpatient clinic , inflammation , subclinical infection
Menopause has been related to an increased atherosclerotic risk. Presence and severity of hot flushes in menopausal women have been associated with impaired endothelial function and advanced subclinical atherosclerosis.
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