Question 2: The endothelial dysfunction is likely
to be multifactorial in these patients and it is conceivable that
risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, ________ and smoking can contribute to its development.
Question 9: Women’s vessels may be
“programmed” for more changes than men’s vessels, which could
increase the risk of having problems in the lining of the ________
(endothelial cells) and the smooth muscle cells
in the walls of the arteries.