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Women's Health
Preterm Delivery Associated with 1.6-Fold Increase in Risk of Hypertension Later in Life
October 14, 2021
An analysis of more than 4 million singleton deliveries from more than 2.1 million women provides insight into the apparent increase in risk associated with preterm delivery.
Changes in Menstrual Cycle Length Prior to Menopause Could Help Predict Risk of Atherosclerosis
October 13, 2021
In an analysis of SWAN data, investigators found changes in menstrual cycle length within the 5 years preceding a woman's final menstrual period was associated with changes in carotid intima-media thickness and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity.
Study Highlights Need for More Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Women with Diabetes
October 07, 2021
A post hoc analysis of the REWIND trial suggests women with diabetes were less likely to achieve treatment targets and receive guideline-directed medical therapies than their male counterparts.
Assessing Prepregnancy CV Risk Factors Could Help Identify Heightened Risk of Adverse Outcomes for Mother, Offspring
July 26, 2021
A cross-sectional analysis of data from the National Center for Health Statistics indicates the presence of 4 cardiovascular risk factors prior to becoming pregnant can help identify pregnancies at increased risk of adverse fetal or maternal outcomes.
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.