Cardiovascular risk screening for women.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women in Canada and the United States. The medical and societal emphasis on the occurrence of cardiovascular disease in men has resulted in an inclination to minimize its existence and severity in women. The purpose of this article is to assist clinical nurse specialists in cardiovascular risk-screening of women by providing a review of cardiovascular risk factors specific to women. Current knowledge about lipids, hypertension, diabetes, smoking, menopause, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, stress, and multiple roles are discussed. The clinical presentation for women and the clinical implications are presented. Lastly, implications for future research are described.
Hamel
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L
Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary.
Oberle
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K
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D012307:Risk Factors