RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Rizzo, Toni
T1 The Impact of CAD Risk Factors Differs by Gender
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 24
SP 24
OP 24
DO 10.1177/155989771424017
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/24/24.1.abstract
AB This article discusses sex differences in risk factors for the development and assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD). Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are similar for men and women; however, the prevalence of these risk factors differs between the sexes. Hypertension is more common in women aged >?65 years. Physical inactivity rates are higher and smoking rates are lower in women. Diabetes is more prevalent and may impart a higher CVD risk in women [Kalyani RR et al. Diabetes Care 2013].