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Women With Diabetes Face Higher CMD Risk

A detailed look beneath the surface of asymptomatic type 2 diabetes (T2D) reveals a telling difference between men and women, one that begins at the level of the heart’s smallest vessels.

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  1. CMD is more prevalent in women with T2D.
  2. Study utilized cardiovascular MRI for analysis.
  3. MPR < 2.5 indicates CMD.
  4. Higher BMI in women linked to lower MPR.
  5. Systolic BP inversely associated with MPR in men. 
  6. Results indicate need for tailored CMD management strategies.
  7. Study included diverse, rigorously screened participants.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

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