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Age at Menopause, Leukocyte Telomere Length, and Coronary Artery Disease in Postmenopausal Women
25 Jul 2023
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BACKGROUND: Premature menopause is a risk factor for accelerated cardiovascular aging, but underlying mechanisms remain incompletely understood. This study investigated the role of leukocyte telomere length (LTL), a marker of cellular aging and genomic instability, in the association of premature menopause with cardiovascular disease. METHODS: Participants from the UK Biobank and Women’s Health Initiative with...
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