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Women's Health
Aortic Calcification Could Also Help Predict Risk of Non-Cardiac Events in Older Women
June 20, 2021
Data from more than 1000 women in Australia suggests each incremental increase in abdominal aortic calcification was linked to a 3% increase in the risk of fall-related hospitalizations.
Women with Common Endocrine Disorder at Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Risk
June 13, 2021
A recent review of data from within a major European-based database indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events when compared to matched controls without polycystic ovary syndrome.
Women Who Experience Premature Menopause at Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
May 27, 2021
An analysis of data from 10k women in the Lifetime Risk Pooling Project presented at EPI Lifestyle 2021 suggests premature menopause was associated with a 40% increase in risk of coronary heart disease.
Pericardial Fat Volume Helps Predict Incident Heart Failure, Even After Adjustment for Obesity
May 25, 2021
Results of an analysis of the MESA study suggest increased pericardial fat volume was associated with a 2-fold increase in heart failure risk in women and a 53% increase in risk among men.
Bone Density Scans Can Help Identify Women with Increased ASCVD Risk
May 12, 2021
An analysis of data from more than 12k women suggests use of DXA scans can help predict women with increased risk of ASCVD events and also sheds light on the relationship between osteoporosis and cardiovascular health.
Migraine History Before Menopause Signals Increased Risk of High Blood Pressure
April 26, 2021
A new study indicates history of migraine prior to entering menopause was associated with a nearly 30% greater risk of developing hypertension.
New Variants Linked to Peripartum Cardiomyopathy Identified by Penn Medicine
April 24, 2021
A retrospective assessment has identified a new group of genetic variants that could help identify women at an increased risk of peripartum cardiomyopathy.
Dapagliflozin Effective for Heart Failure, Irrespective of Patient Sex
March 31, 2021
An analysis of DAPA-HF indicates the efficacy and safety profile of dapagliflozin was consistent regardless of patient sex, highlighting the potential of the SGLT2 inhibitor for heart failure patients.
Gender Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction
March 30, 2021
Dr. Gregory Weiss, a critical care cardiologist, offers perspective on a study examining disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of women who experience acute myocardial infarction.
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women with Nisha Parikh, MD
March 29, 2021
The American Heart Association is highlighting the effect of adverse pregnancy outcomes on risk of cardiovascular disease later in life among women. Check out this interview with the chair of the writing committee for more perspective on the statement.