Sex differences in vascular structure and function in individuals with multiple sclerosis and healthy controls

Objectives: Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in multiple sclerosis (MS), and recent data showed that subclinical markers of atherosclerosis are higher in MS as well. Prevalence of MS in men is much lower than in women, but their prognosis is much worse. Men with MS also have higher rates of hypertension and diabetes than women with MS. Whether vascular function and structure differs in men than in women with MS, and whether potential sex differences are similar to those in healthy controls, is unknown.
Source: Artery Research - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research