Women's Health
Women at higher risk for death by nighttime cardiac arrest than men
The risk for sudden nighttime cardiac death is higher for women than men, and female sex is an independent predictor of nighttime events, according to research published in HeartRhythm.
Nonspecialist-delivered perinatal mental health interventions effective
Nonspecialist providers appeared to be effective in the prevention and treatment of perinatal depressive and anxiety symptoms in high-income countries, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Women have lower MI incidence but, in younger patients, worse MI mortality vs. men
Women had lower incidences of MI and underwent fewer invasive treatments compared with men, according to study data published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.
Incidence, severity of stroke elevated in women, other groups
Women, older individuals and those living in lower socioeconomic areas have a higher incidence of stroke and subsequent major adverse outcomes, researchers reported.
Biden takes steps to improve access to health care, including reproductive services
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., is taking executive actions “to restore and strengthen Americans’ access to quality, affordable health care,” according to a statement from the White House.
Lower stroke, TIA risk in women vs. men, depending on age
Women have an overall lower hazard of stroke or transient ischemic attack compared with men, according to findings published in Stroke.
In acute ischemic stroke, women present with greater severity than men
Women admitted for acute ischemic stroke more often presented with a higher degree of disability and were more likely to undergo intra-arterial thrombolysis compared with men, according to research published in Stroke.
Women at higher risk for HF hospitalization after acute MI vs. men
Female patients had higher risk for HF hospitalization after survival of acute MI compared with male patients, according to study findings published in Heart.
The most shared of 2020: Global burden of CVD, virtual meetings amid pandemic, more
Healio and Cardiology Today have aggregated the most talked-about cardiology news on Twitter of 2020.
Cardiovascular risk underestimated in women, younger patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Cardiovascular disease incidence among women and patients younger than 55 years with rheumatoid arthritis is higher than their typical “low risk” classification would suggest, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.