Does carotid intima-media thickness have relationship with polycystic ovary syndrome?

Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive endocrine disorder associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and metabolic disturbances and a genetically heterogeneous disease. Intima-media thickness (IMT) is an indicator of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Zahra Allameh, Safoura Rouholamin, Atusa Adibi, Mehrnaz Mehdipour, Maryam Adeli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Preventive Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpvmjournal.net/article.asp?issn=2008-7802;year=2013;volume=4;issue=11;spage=1266;epage=1270;aulast=Allameh