Women's Health Providers Have Roles in Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Joint guidance from the AHA and ACOG clarifies what women's health providers can do to help lower CVD risk in their patients.

Sponsoring Organizations: American Heart Association and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Background and Objective

Despite substantial reductions in morbidity and mortality among U.S. women, they are still less likely than men to receive guideline-based evaluation and treatment. This joint advisory is intended to help women's health clinicians provide early identification and modification of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in their patients.

Key Recommendations

Healthy lifestyles and behaviors should be emphasized, with a focus on diet and exercise.
Screening for traditional CVD risk factors should be enhanced — not only regarding diet and physical activity, but also smoking cessation, depression screening, and f…

Reviewing Author

Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD

Disclosures

RoyaltiesUpToDate

Grant/Research SupportMerck, Mithra, Medicines360

Editorial BoardsContraception; Menopause; Contraceptive Technology Update; OBG Management; Medscape OB/GYN & Women’s Health