Transforming cardiovascular disease prevention in women: time for the Pygmalion construct to end.
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The transformation of cardiovascular disease prevention for women must address that a number of nontraditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors are unique to or predominant in women. As well, many traditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors impart differential risks for women and for men. Gender-specific risk assessment and management have the potential to improve atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease outcomes in women.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cardiology
دوره 130 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015