Association Between Rheology and Lipoproteins in Menopausal Women.

ABSTRACT

Lipid profile, haematocrit, fibrinogen, and blood viscosity were studied in 26 healthy volunteers (15 premenopausal, 11 post menopausal). Menopausal women had significantly higher total cholesterol, fibrinogen, hematocrit and blood viscosity levels as compared to premenopausal women. Also, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol levels were higher in menopausal women, but the difference was statistically insignificant. Since these parameters are considered to be risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD), menopausal women are at an increased risk of developing CAD.