Sex-related differences in endothelial function and blood viscosity in the elderly population

Elderly represents a growing population and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is one of the leading causes of mortality in this population. Sex differences are involved in CVD with middle-aged males being at higher risk than females. After menopause, females are no longer protected by hormones and the r...

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Main Authors: Antoine Raberin, Cyril Martin, Sébastien Celle, David Hupin, Frederic Roche, Jean-Claude Barthelemy, Philippe Connes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2023.1151088/full