Key result
PCOS links to higher CV risk factors but its effect on CV events remains unclear.
Why the study?
It remains unclear whether polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events despite known increased prevalence of diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors.
Population
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Design
Review
Authors
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PCOS patients merit standard CV risk screening; leaves open whether events exceed traditional factors.
Cardiovascular risk in PCOS is likely driven by associated insulin resistance and obesity, highlighting the need for long-term outcome studies.
Cussons et al. (2005) conducted a review in Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Polycystic ovary syndrome was evaluated. Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with increased cardiovascular risk factors, but it remains unclear whether there is an associated increase in cardiovascular events.
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