Key result
Traditional and female-specific risk factors, including pregnancy and menopause, uniquely impact the development and management of coronary artery disease in women.
Population
Women at risk for coronary artery disease
Design
Review
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Warrants attention to female-specific CAD risks in clinical evaluation; leaves open the need for outcome-focused trials.
Women face unique cardiovascular risk factors related to pregnancy, menopause, and exogenous estrogen, necessitating tailored preventive efforts.
Alsarah et al. (2015) conducted a review in Coronary Artery Disease. Traditional and female-specific risk factors, including pregnancy and menopause, uniquely impact the development and management of coronary artery disease in women.