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Detecting and Managing ASCVD in Women: A Focus on Statins.
- Source :
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The Journal of family practice [J Fam Pract] 2022 Jul; Vol. 71 (6 Suppl), pp. S17-S22. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Learning Objectives: At the end of the activity, participants will be able to:Summarize important findings and trends involving women and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Characterize the multiple cardiometabolic changes that occur during menopause and the associated ASCVD risk. Discuss the challenges of assessing ASCVD risk and dyslipidemia management in women. Identify women with elevated ASCVD risk and implement guideline-recommended statin therapy.
- Subjects :
- Female
Humans
Risk Factors
Atherosclerosis diagnosis
Atherosclerosis drug therapy
Atherosclerosis prevention & control
Cardiovascular Diseases diagnosis
Cardiovascular Diseases prevention & control
Dyslipidemias diagnosis
Dyslipidemias drug therapy
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors therapeutic use
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1533-7294
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 6 Suppl
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of family practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35960940
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12788/jfp.0379