Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · May 2011
Multicenter StudyResting heart rate and coronary artery calcium in postmenopausal women.
To test the hypothesis of a significant association between resting heart rate (RHR) and coronary artery calcium (CAC). ⋯ Compared to those with normal BP and RHR, postmenopausal, hysterectomized women with an elevated SBP and RHR have a significantly higher odds for the presence of calcified coronary artery disease.