Endothelial function and cardiovascular risk stratification in menopausal women

Abstract

RHI varies widely in healthy women within the first 3 years of menopause. RHI was not associated with standard risk assessment algorithms, CAC or CIMT. RHI may indicate an additional, independent component and non-invasive tool to further stratify cardiovascular risk in recently menopausal women. As KEEPS continues, data on RHI will provide information regarding hormonal therapy, endovascular biology and atherosclerotic risk.