Too much of certain fat surrounding the heart could increase the risk for cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women and those with low estrogen levels, according to researchers partly funded by NHLBI. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study findings reveal a previously unknown indicator of heart disease risk, which points to potential prevention strategies.
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