Effects of menstruation on the onset of acute coronary syndrome in premenopausal women: A case series

• Main Authors: Marte F. van der Bijl (Author), Madoka Sunamura (Author), Nienke ter Hoeve (Author), Michelle M. Schreuder (Author), Mattie J. Lenzen (Author), Jeanine E. Roeters van Lennep (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: The incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) among women is lower before the menopause, which may be due to the atheroprotective effects of female sex hormones, including estrogens. This study explored whether women experienced acute coronary syndrome (ACS) more often during menstruatio...