ea0022p155 | Cardiovascular endocrinology and lipid metabolism | ECE2010
Haydardedeoglu Filiz Eksi
, Ertorer Melek Eda
, Haydardedeoglu Bulent
, Kozanoglu Ilknur
, Anaforoglu Inan
, Tutuncu Neslihan Bascil
Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinopathy that affects 510% of women of reproductive age. It is now recognized as not only a reproductive but also a metabolic disorder with co-morbidities, such as; diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, etc. All these metabolic abnormalities predispose women with PCOS to atherosclerosis. Plasma viscosity is a major determinant of blood flow in microcirculation. Preliminary data indicate that elevated plasma...