Effects of Sex on Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction and Cardiac Outcomes

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Authors

Venkatesh L. Murthy · Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology

Masanao Naya · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Viviany R. Taqueti · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Courtney Foster · Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology

Mariya Gaber · Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology

Jon Hainer · Institute of Molecular Bioimaging and Physiology

Sharmila Dorbala

Abstract

CMD is highly prevalent among at-risk individuals and is associated with adverse outcomes regardless of sex. The high prevalence of CMD in both sexes suggests that it may be a useful target for future therapeutic interventions.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Acute Myocardial Infarction Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 129, Issue 24, pp. 2518-2527

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.113.008507

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