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Figure 1 Multiple effects of estrogen on the cardiovascular system.
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Figure 2 Prevalence of cardiovascular disease in males and females during their lifespan.
From: Nhanes III: 1999-2002. Source: Center for Disease Control (CDC)/National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
Figure 3 Levels of an oxidative stress biomarker by coronary artery disease (CAD) and gender.
Modified from: Vassalle C, Maffei S, Boni C, Zucchelli GC. Gender-related differences in oxidative stress levels among elderly patients with coronary artery disease. Fertil Steril 2008; 89: 608-613. aP < 0.05 vs males; bP < 0.001 vs both control groups (males and females).
- Citation: Vassalle C, Mercuri A, Maffei S. Oxidative status and cardiovascular risk in women: Keeping pink at heart. World J Cardiol 2009; 1(1): 26-30
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v1/i1/26.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v1.i1.26