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ea0003p209 | Reproduction | BES2002

Cardiovascular risk profiles in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Bickerton A , Clark N , Meeking D , Crook M , Shaw K , Cummings M

Introduction: Studies have suggested that PCOS is associated with increased cardiovascular (CVS) risk. The mechanisms that may contribute to increased CVS susceptibility include endothelial dysfunction, vascular inflammation and atherothrombosis.Aim: To compare CVS risk profiles in women with PCOS and healthy age and weight matched controls using novel biochemical and biophysical markers of these pathological processes.Method: Fo...