Key result
A dedicated cardiovascular prevention program for women identified traditional risk factors in 64% of participants and moderate-to-high perceived stress in 69%, leading to new pharmacological prescriptions in 22.5% of patients.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality among women, yet misrepresentation in CV studies and low awareness persist.
Population
635 women aged 35 to 60 years with no history of CV disease
Design
Clinical and research primary prevention program evaluation
Authors
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Supports dedicated women-focused prevention programs to detect hidden risks; leaves open outcome benefits pending prospective trials.
Cross-Sectional (n=635)
No
A dedicated cardiovascular prevention program for women can effectively identify unrecognized traditional, gender-specific, and psychosocial risk factors, facilitating early targeted interventions.
Gili et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular disease prevention (n=635). Cardiovascular and psychological screening program was evaluated on Prevalence of cardiovascular and psychological risk factors. A dedicated cardiovascular prevention program for women identified traditional risk factors in 64% of participants and moderate-to-high perceived stress in 69%, leading to new pharmacological prescriptions in 22.5% of patients.