title: Risk of cardiovascular disease as a woman ages.
abstract: The prevalence of heart disease and hypertension are increased in postmenopausal women. Gynecologists who have the role of primary care clinicians need to be aware of these risks and recognize cardiovascular problems in their patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, and Legacy Heart Institute, Portland, USA. sandral@nw-ci.com
authors.forename: Sandra J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000502:physiology*; D012307:Risk Factors