Menopause and myocardial infarction

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1977 Feb 15;127(4):353-5. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(77)90489-6.

Abstract

Age and circumstances of menopause (natural or artificial) are detailed in 104 cases of recent myocardial infarction (MI). The results of this study with statistical analysis show no correlation between the age at menopause and the age at onset of MI; so for this study, an early menopause, cannot be considered, whatever circumstances, as a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Menopause*
  • Menopause, Premature
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocardial Infarction / immunology
  • Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*