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[Cardiovascular risk factors in climacteric].

Carmen Armida Iñigo Riesgo¹, Luis Guillermo Torres Gómez, Carlos A Lofte Navarro

¹CMNO, IMSS, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad, Hospital de Gineco-Obstetricia. mcairiesgo@hotmail.com.mx

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Cardiovascular risk factors are common in Mexican women, starting before menopause. Key issues include sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, and excess weight, increasing heart disease risk.

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Cardiology
Endocrinology
Public Health

Context:

Ischemic heart disease is a leading cause of death for women in Mexico.
Cardiovascular event incidence rises post-menopause, influenced by risk factor accumulation.
Menopause clinics serve a critical role in managing women's health during this transition.

Purpose:

To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in Mexican women attending a menopause clinic.
To compare risk factors between premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
To identify key modifiable risk factors for intervention.

Summary:

A cross-sectional study of 308 Mexican women found a high prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors.
Postmenopausal women exhibited significantly higher total cholesterol and LDL-C levels.
Over half the women had three or more cardiovascular risk factors, including family history, dyslipidemia, and overweight.

Impact:

Highlights the urgent need for early cardiovascular risk assessment and management in women, even before menopause.
Identifies sedentary lifestyle, dyslipidemia, and overweight as critical modifiable targets.
Informs public health strategies for preventing heart disease in the Mexican female population.