Cardiovascular risk assessment in women - an update
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Accepted version
Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in postmenopausal women. Although it is a disease of aging, vascular disease initiates much earlier in life. Thus, there is a need to be aware of the potential to prevent the development of the disease from an early age, and continue this surveillance throughout life. The menopausal period and early menopause presents an ideal opportunity to assess cardiovascular risk and plan accordingly. Generally in this period, women will be seen by primary health care professionals and non-cardiovascular specialists. This review addresses female-specific risk factors that may contribute to the potential development of CVD. It is important for all health care professionals dealing with women in midlife and beyond, to be cognisant of these risk factors and to initiate female specific preventative measures or to refer to a cardiovascular specialist.
Date Issued
2016-06-21
Date Acceptance
2016-06-06
Citation
Climacteric, 2016, 19 (4), pp.329-336
ISSN
1473-0804
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Start Page
329
End Page
336
Journal / Book Title
Climacteric
Volume
19
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis Group in Climacteric on 21 June 2016, available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/13697137.2016.1198574
Sponsor
Imperial College Trust
Grant Number
N/A
Subjects
Cardiovascular disease
age at menarche
coronary heart disease
diabetes mellitus
female-specific cardiovascular risk factors
hypertension
lipids
management
menopausal hormone therapy
menopausal symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
smoking
stroke
Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
1103 Clinical Sciences
Publication Status
Published