A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Wilma Karlla dos Santos Farias, Tania Pavão Oliveira Rocha, Jorgileia Braga de Melo, Erika Joseth Nogueira da Cruz Fonseca, Darci Ramos Fernandes, [...]
Wilma Karlla dos Santos Farias, Tania Pavão Oliveira Rocha, Jorgileia Braga de Melo, Erika Joseth Nogueira da Cruz Fonseca, Darci Ramos Fernandes, [...]
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20170043
Abstract Background: The endothelium plays an important vascular regulatory function. Its dysfunction is an early marker of cardiovascular risk. However, there are few studies in our community that assess endothelial function in pre-menopausal women. Objective: To assess endothelial function in pre-menopausal women in the presence or absence of coronary artery disease, using a biophysical method (carotid intima media thickness) and a biochemical method (serum levels of hsCRP). Methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated carotid intima-media thickness and serum levels of hsCRP […]
Keywords: Coronary Artery Disease; Endothelium/dysfunction; Women; Premenopause; Atherosclerosis; Cineangiography