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ArticleCureus2024

Women and Cardiovascular Health: Unraveling Gender-Specific Factors, Risks, and Therapeutic Approaches in Contemporary Medicine.

Zeeshan Ahmed Khattak, Anas Ahmad, Haseeb Khan, Fnu Mainka, Jaisingh Rajput, Salman Khan, Abdul Momin Malik, Zahid Ali Kaimkhani, Muhammad Ahsan, Taher Janoowala

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Zeeshan Ahmed KhattakDepartment of Pharmacy, Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, ARE.
Anas AhmadDepartment of Pharmacy, Aman Hospital, Doha, QAT.
Haseeb KhanMedical Intensive Care Unit, Dar Ul Sehat Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Fnu MainkaMedicine and Surgery, Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Medical University Larkana, Larkana, PAK.
Jaisingh RajputFamily Medicine, Montgomery Baptist Family Medicine Residency Program, Montgomery, USA.
Salman KhanMedical Unit, Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital/Gomal Medical College, Dera Ismail Khan, PAK.
Abdul Momin MalikDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, PAK.
Zahid Ali KaimkhaniDepartment of Anatomy, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Muhammad AhsanDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, PAK.
Taher JanoowalaMedicine, Saifee Hospital, Karachi, PAK.

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Abstract

Background and objective Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) constitute a significant global health challenge, causing millions of deaths annually and straining healthcare systems worldwide. This study aimed to investigate and elucidate gender-specific factors, risks, and therapeutic approaches related to cardiovascular health in women within the context of contemporary medicine. Methodology We conducted a prospective observational study spanning one year (November 2022 to October 2023) at the Peshawar Medical Complex Hospital, to meticulously explore the field of women's cardiovascular health. With a diverse cohort of 435 women (age range: 18-55 years), representing various socioeconomic backgrounds and geographic locations, our study aimed to elicit comprehensive insights. Through structured interviews covering reproductive history, lifestyle, and psychosocial aspects, coupled with clinical assessments, we gathered multifaceted data. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS Statistics version 23.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY). By employing descriptive and t-tests for quantitative analysis and by thematically analyzing qualitative insights, our approach ultimately sought to provide a nuanced understanding of gender-specific factors impacting women's cardiovascular health. Results The study, involving 435 women, revealed various prevalent cardiovascular risk factors. Notable findings include a high incidence of a family history of CVD (n=213, 48.96%, p=0.013), hypertension (n=207, 47.58%), hypercholesterolemia (n=114, 26.21%), elevated triglycerides (n=162, 37.24%), and diabetes (n=64, 14.71%). Physical inactivity was also significantly more common (53.56%, p=0.004) compared to those engaging in regular activity. Women-specific risk factors comprised miscarriage (n=191, 43.91%). Therapeutic preferences varied, with a majority opting for lifestyle modifications (n=263, 60.39%) and pharmacological interventions (n=331, 76.33%). Conclusions This study provides a comprehensive understanding of prevalent cardiovascular risk factors, distinctive women-specific contributors, and diverse therapeutic preferences, highlighting the importance of personalized and targeted interventions to optimize women's cardiovascular health outcomes in contemporary medicine.

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cardiovascular healthgender-specific factorsriskstherapeutic approacheswomen's health

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PMID38638710
PMCPMC11024756

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