Women's Health
Certain lipoprotein particles may increase risk for MI, PAD in women
Triglyceride-rich lipoprotein cholesterol was strongly linked to future peripheral artery disease and MI events in women, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
SCAD elevates risk for readmission after acute MI, especially in younger women
Among patients admitted to the hospital with acute MI and spontaneous coronary artery dissection, more than 12% are readmitted within 30 days of discharge, and half of readmissions within 1 week were for cardiac causes.
Rural location, other social determinants of health could increase mortality risk
Two studies published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that mortality from CAD has increased in women from rural areas since 2009, and having any social determinant of health increases the risk for mortality 90 days after HF hospitalization.
Nearly half of NCAA Division I female athletes have elevated BP
Nearly half of women who participated in NCAA Division I athletics had elevated BP or stage I or stage II hypertension, according to a study presented at the virtual American College of Cardiology Scientific Session.
Risk scores inaccurately predict CVD rates in women with INOCA
Six primary prevention risk assessment scores, including the Framingham risk score, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease risk score and Adult Treatment Panel III risk score, did not adequately predict the rates of CVD in women with ischemia and no obstructive CAD, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
COVID-19 ignites new debate regarding abortion access
Governors and attorneys general in at least four states — citing a need to conserve medical resources during the COVID-19 pandemic — recently tried to ban some abortions in their respective states.
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.