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ea0026p99 | Female reproduction | ECE2011

Cardiovascular disease risk markers in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis

Toulis K A , Mintziori G , Goulis D G , Kintiraki E , Eukarpidis E , Mouratoglou S A , Pavlaki A , Stergianos S , Poulasouhidou M , Tzellos T G , Tarlatzis B C

Introduction: The relation between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains unclear. The aim of the study was to systematically review the relevant trials that have studied CVD risk factors in woman with PCOS (CRP, Hcy, TNF-α, PAI-1, Lp(a), AGEs, VEGF, IL6, ADMA and fibrinogen) and to meta-analyze the best evidence available.Patients and methods: Search was conducted in the MEDLINE, EMBASE and CENTRAL d (last update ...