Women's Health
Lifestyle, diet modifications decrease stroke risk in middle-aged women
Sustained lifestyle modifications in middle-aged women reduced the 26-year risk for ischemic stroke and total stroke, according to a study published in Stroke.
OB-GYNs: Despite low risk, take steps to protect pregnant women from COVID-19
WHO, CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have all issued recommendations to health care professionals for the treatment of pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Increased protein intake lowers AF risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who consumed 58 g to 74 g of protein per day had a lower risk for atrial fibrillation compared with those consuming less protein, according to data presented at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
Sex-specific designs may improve women’s participation in cardiac rehab
Understanding specific needs of women may enhance cardiac rehabilitation programs, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Potential OB-GYN shortfall in US presents serious public health challenge
Researchers found that 35% of OB-GYNs across the U.S. are aged 55 years or older, but only 19% of OB-GYNs are aged younger than 40 years — findings that point to a potential shortage of these physicians in the coming years.
Lower-intensity physical activity can produce CV benefits in older adults
Two studies presented at the American Heart Association Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions highlighted the benefits of lighter physical activity in older adults.
MI incidence declining more slowly in women
Between 2000 and 2014, adults in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California database experienced yearly decline in incidence of acute MI. However, in recent years, this rate of decline has slowed in women while remaining consistent in men.
LV vorticity metrics higher in women than men
Compared with men, women had increased flow and cardiac strain parameters associated with left ventricular mass, according to a study published in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
Domestic abuse elevates risk for CVD, diabetes, all-cause mortality
Women who survived domestic abuse were found to be at greater risk for developing CVD, type 2 diabetes and all-cause mortality compared with women who did not experience abuse.
In CV trials, representation of women varies by funding source, disease type, trial size
Although overall representation remained low, the extent of women’s inclusion in CV trials may depend on trial characteristics such as funding/sponsor, disease type and age group, according to research published in a Go Red for Women special issue of Circulation.