Does depression and anxiety increase subclinical atherosclerosis more in dyslipidemic women than men?

What Is Hidden Behind The Gender Differences Of Carotid Atherosclerosis?

This review article reveals possible causes that may underlie gender differences of carotid atherosclerosis: vascular anatomy, localization and morphology of atherosclerotic plaques, different effects and prevalence of known risk factors between genders (arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption, depression / stress). A separate place in the review is given to markers of inflammation and the protective effect of female sex hormones.