Linking Endometriosis, Anxiety, and Cardiovascular Health
Atherosclerosis, characterized by plaque buildup in arteries, is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. Chronic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction are key mechanisms in the development of atherosclerosis. While traditional risk factors like high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking are…
Key Points Lay SummaryA concerning link between endometriosis and cardiovascular disease.
Endometriosis is a disease characterized by endometrial-like tissues outside the uterus, which causes inflammation, scarring, and adhesion formation. The pathologic process of forming those adhesions releases proinflammatory molecules, cytokines, and growth factors that may have systemic effects. Recent research, for…
Key Points Lay SummaryWhich parameter is useful in predicting cardiovascular disease risk in perimenopausal endometriosis patients?
Cardiovascular disease is known to be the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Studies have shown that postmenopausal women are at a greater risk as well as women who undergo premature menopause proving the effect of hormonal imbalances on…
Key Points Lay SummaryAtherosclerosis is augmented in laboratory mice by experimental endometriosis
Dr. Taylor group from Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA has published their experimental study in the "American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology" on atherosclerosis following endometriosis induction in laboratory mice. The basic inflammation process in endometriosis patients…
Key Points Lay SummaryAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and endometriosis
Dr. Omur Taskin and associates from British Columbia, Canada, have recently published a review regarding the potential link between atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and endometriosis in The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of…
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