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Alvarez YR, Pico M, Ashokprabhu N, Abou-Amro K, Bailey S, Pung E, Oberholster E, Quesada O. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease. Curr Atheroscler Rep 2023; 25:1003-1011. [PMID: 38048007 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-023-01168-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW Characterize the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Review the pathophysiological pathways that confers CVD risk in individuals with PCOS and interventions to reduce CVD risk. RECENT FINDINGS PCOS is a complex syndrome characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovaries that has metabolic and cardiovascular implications. Intrinsic hormonal dysregulation and chronic low-grade inflammation play an important role in the progression of atherosclerosis in young premenopausal individuals and development of CVD independently of associated traditional risk factors. Management with metformin reduces CVD risk by reducing atherosclerosis progression. PCOS is an important CVD risk factor among individuals of reproductive age. Early detection and interventions are needed to mitigate development of CVD.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yulith Roca Alvarez
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
- Kettering Health, Kettering, OH, USA
| | - Madison Pico
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
- University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, USA
| | - Namrita Ashokprabhu
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
| | - Kareem Abou-Amro
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
| | - Samantha Bailey
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
| | - Elizabeth Pung
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA
| | | | - Odayme Quesada
- Women's Heart Center, The Christ Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
- The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education at The Christ Hospital, 2123 Auburn Avenue Suite 424, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, USA.
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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