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Cardiovascular risk screening for women
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death for women. This review highlights CVD risk factors specific to women to improve clinical risk-screening and management.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Women's Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the primary cause of mortality for both men and women in Canada and the US.
- Historically, CVD in women has been underemphasized compared to men, leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
- This disparity necessitates a focused approach to understanding and addressing CVD risk in the female population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide clinical nurse specialists with a comprehensive review of cardiovascular risk factors specific to women.
- To enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of cardiovascular risk-screening in female patients.
- To bridge the knowledge gap regarding CVD presentation and management in women.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current knowledge on cardiovascular risk factors in women.
- Discussion of specific risk factors including lipids, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, menopause, obesity, and lifestyle.
- Analysis of clinical presentation and implications for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Identified key cardiovascular risk factors unique to or more prevalent in women.
- Detailed the clinical presentation of CVD in women, which may differ from men.
- Highlighted the importance of considering factors like menopause and multiple roles in risk assessment.
Conclusions:
- Emphasizes the need for specialized cardiovascular risk-screening protocols for women.
- Underscores the importance of addressing underdiagnosis and undertreatment of CVD in women.
- Calls for further research to improve understanding and management of cardiovascular disease in women.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women in Canada and the United States. The medical and societal emphasis on the occurrence of cardiovascular disease in men has resulted in an inclination to minimize its existence and severity in women. The purpose of this article is to assist clinical nurse specialists in cardiovascular risk-screening of women by providing a review of cardiovascular risk factors specific to women. Current knowledge about lipids, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, menopause, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, and multiple roles are discussed. The clinical presentation for women and the clinical implications are presented. Lastly, implications for future research are described.