Key result
Female gender may adversely influence the relative benefits of cholesterol lowering in elderly women and response to interventions for sedentary behavior and smoking cessation.
Population
Women with or at risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)
Design
Review
Authors
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Gender differences may warrant tailored CAD prevention in elderly women; leaves open confirmation via prospective trials.
This review highlights the importance of addressing gender-specific risk factors and tailoring risk reduction interventions for women with or at risk of coronary artery disease.
Nalini Jairath (2001) conducted a review in Coronary artery disease (CAD). Gender differences in CAD risk factors and responsiveness to risk reduction interventions was evaluated. Female gender may adversely influence the relative benefits of cholesterol lowering in elderly women and response to interventions for sedentary behavior and smoking cessation.
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