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Kuldeep Singh¹, Rajeev Malhotra¹

¹Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, United States.

|August 10, 2023

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Iron accumulation with aging may counteract the cardiovascular benefits of hormone replacement therapy in late postmenopause. This finding highlights iron

Keywords:

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Endocrinology
Cardiovascular Science
Gerontology

Background:

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is considered for cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in postmenopausal women.
Iron accumulation is a common feature of aging.

Discussion:

This study investigates the potential inhibitory effect of age-related iron accumulation on HRT's cardioprotective benefits.
Late postmenopause represents a critical window for evaluating HRT efficacy.

Key Insights:

Age-related iron overload may diminish the positive impact of HRT on cardiovascular health in late postmenopausal women.
This interaction warrants further investigation to optimize therapeutic strategies.

Outlook:

Future research should explore mechanisms linking iron metabolism and HRT response in aging women.
Developing iron-chelating strategies could potentially enhance HRT effectiveness for cardiovascular protection.