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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality in women.
  • Despite 80% of CVD events being preventable, mortality rates are increasing, especially in younger women.
  • There is a critical need to enhance CVD prevention strategies for women.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To promote cardiovascular health in women.
  • To encourage lifestyle modifications through increased awareness of CVD.
  • To evaluate the impact of vascular ultrasound imaging on CVD risk perception and knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective case-control study (WAKE UP) involving 720 asymptomatic women aged 40-70 with at least one cardiovascular risk factor.
  • Assessment of traditional and non-traditional risk factors, CV risk scores (Fuster-BEWAT Score, SCORE), and omics.
  • Randomization to undergo vascular ultrasound imaging or serve as controls, with follow-up at 6 and 12 months.

Main Results:

  • The study will measure changes in overall knowledge, attitudes, and Fuster-BEWAT Score from baseline to follow-up.
  • Vascular ultrasound imaging is hypothesized to increase awareness by visualizing atherosclerotic plaques.
  • Anticipated larger effects in women with detected plaques, impacting CV prevention.

Conclusions:

  • The WAKE UP trial aims to raise awareness and promote lifestyle changes for women's CVD prevention.
  • Vascular ultrasound imaging can serve as a powerful tool for patient education and risk communication.
  • The study addresses a significant public health need by employing innovative strategies for cardiovascular disease prevention in women.