Women and Cardiovascular Health: Unraveling Gender-Specific Factors, Risks, and Therapeutic Approaches in...

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Women's Health
• Public Health

Background:

• Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major global health concern, disproportionately affecting women.
• Understanding gender-specific risk factors is crucial for effective cardiovascular disease prevention and management in women.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate gender-specific factors, risks, and therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular health in women.
• To provide a nuanced understanding of the multifactorial contributors to women's cardiovascular health.

Main Methods:

• A prospective observational study of 435 women (aged 18-55) was conducted over one year.
• Data collection involved structured interviews on reproductive history, lifestyle, psychosocial aspects, and clinical assessments.
• Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, t-tests, and thematic analysis of qualitative data.

Main Results:

• High prevalence of CVD risk factors: family history (48.96%), hypertension (47.58%), hypercholesterolemia (26.21%), elevated triglycerides (37.24%), and diabetes (14.71%).
• Physical inactivity (53.56%) and a history of miscarriage (43.91%) were significant findings.
• Therapeutic preferences included lifestyle modifications (60.39%) and pharmacological interventions (76.33%).

Conclusions:

• The study identified key cardiovascular risk factors and unique women-specific contributors.
• Findings underscore the need for personalized and targeted interventions to improve cardiovascular health outcomes in women.
• This research contributes to a better understanding of women's cardiovascular health in contemporary medicine.