Low Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate is Associated With Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke Among Women
Stroke Reports Wednesday, May 29th, 2013STROKEAHA: May 23, 2013
Background and Purpose—Previous research suggests greater risk of coronary heart disease with lower levels of the adrenal steroid dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS). No studies have examined the association between DHEAS and risk of ischemic stroke. DHEAS may influence ischemic stroke risk through atherosclerotic-related mechanisms (endothelial function and smooth muscle cell proliferation) or insulin resistance.
Methods—Between 1989 and 1990, 32 826 women without prior stroke in the Nurses’ Health Study, an observational cohort, provided blood samples and were followed up for cardiovascular events. Read more