Men Have Higher Cardiovascular Related Mortality Than Women
Effect size varies across countries; smoking and cardiovascular disease substantially attenuate effect size.
Women’s Health
Patient Provider Gender Concordance Affects Patient Heart Outcomes
American College of Cardiology workgroup recommends improving gender diversity in the workforce, research, and medical education.
Plant Protein Consumption Tied to Lower Risk for CVD
Higher plant protein intake and substitution of animal protein with plant protein are associated with a lower risk for all-cause cardiovascular disease..
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Linked to Premature Mortality
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are associated with an increased subsequent risk for premature mortality.
Maternal Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring Cardiovascular Health
Maternal CV health at 28 weeks of gestation tied to offspring cardiovascular health at ages 10 to 14 years.
Factors Associated With Premature Coronary Heart Disease in Women Identified
Premature coronary heart disease risk was increased among women with diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, obesity, and those who smoked.
Postpartum BP Trajectory May Predict Persistent Hypertension
Blood pressure trajectories in the first six weeks postpartum may help identify women who are likely to have persistent hypertension at six to 18 months.
Coronary Artery Calcification Risk Up With Gestational Diabetes
Women with a history of gestational diabetes have an increased risk for coronary artery calcification.
T2DM Associated With Premature Heart Disease in Women
Women younger than 55 years with type 2 diabetes have a 10-fold greater risk for having coronary heart disease.
Focus on Hypertension for American Heart Month: Resources for Clinicians
A number of clinical resources are available to help clinicians provide care and support for their patients with hypertension and encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyles.
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