A study on asymptomatic adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) reveals that coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is more prevalent in women than in men. Researchers evaluated 479 T2D patients using cardiovascular MRI to assess myocardial perfusion reserve (MPR). Results showed women had lower MPR than men, with CMD detected in 46% of women compared to 26% of men. Elevated body mass index (BMI) in women correlated with reduced MPR, whereas systolic blood pressure affected men. The findings advocate for gender-specific strategies in managing CMD in T2D.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance