Polycystic ovarian syndrome and long-term risk of acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke
Women with PCOS were at increased associated risk of acute myocardial infarction and ischaemic stroke compared with controls. While absolute risks were low, these findings highlight the potential benefits of early cardiovascular risk assessment and preventive strategies in this population.
Authors
- Eva Havers‐Borgersen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0684-4189)
- Morten Schou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4271-2466)
- Lars Køber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6635-1466)
- Jawad H. Butt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7380-4144)
- M Reinert
- C. K. Ekelund (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8337-5101)
- Pernille Fog Svendsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8534-7868)
- Helene Tilma Vistisen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4929-943X)
- Emil Loldrup Fosbøl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2048-4167)
- Lauge Østergaard (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3298-1467)
Institutions
- University of Copenhagen (DK)
- Herlev Hospital (DK)
- Copenhagen University Hospital (DK)
- Gentofte Hospital (DK)
- Rigshospitalet (DK)
- Zealand University Hospital (DK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
- Published
- 2025-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf351
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.09