Article
Body mass index rather than the phenotype impacts precocious ultrasound cardiovascular risk markers in polycystic ovary syndrome.
European journal of endocrinology - 1 Jan 2021
Pandurevic Srdjan, Bergamaschi Luca, Pizzi Carmine, Patton Laura, Rucci Paola, Corzani Francesca, Cecchetti Carolina, Pelusi Carla, Altieri Paola, Vicennati Valentina, Di Dalmazi Guido, Fanelli Flaminia, Macut Djuro, Pagotto Uberto, Gambineri Alessandra
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Research into cardiovascular disease (CV) prevention has demonstrated a variety of ultrasound (US) markers predicting risk in the general population but which have been scarcely used for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Obesity is a major factor contributing to CV disease in the general population, and it is highly prevalent in PCOS. However, it is still unclear how much risk is attributable to...
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