CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent one of the leading causes of mortality, particularly among postmenopausal women, with a significant increase in risk after the menopausal transition. This increase is exacerbated by metabolic syndrome (MetS), which includes risk factors such as abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and insulin resistance, all associated with higher suscepti…