New drugs for reducing cardiovascular risk in women.
Atherosclerosis is largely preventable in women. Clinicians need to appreciate the gender-associated risks of cardiovascular disease and emphasize to their women patients that life-style changes can reduce cardiovascular risk. However, newer oral agents for diabetes and the statins for hyperlipidemia are important pharmacological adjuncts.
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Menopause Center, Cleveland Clinic, Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
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D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015994:Incidence; D008019:Life Style; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D009820:Ohio / Q000453:epidemiology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D000960:Hypolipidemic Agents