ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the genotypic and allelic distribution of the rs10046 polymorphism in the CYP19A1 gene and evaluate whether this aromatase gene variant is associated with cardiovascular risk in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed repository-stored samples from 370 postmenopausal women aged 44-72 years. Clinical, metabolic, and hormonal data were collected. The patients’ estimated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk was calculated using the ASCVD Risk Estimator Plus, as recommended by the American College of Cardiology/American […]
