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Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women

Publication ,  Journal Article
Meilahn, EN; Becker, RC; Corrao, JM
Published in: Cardiology
1995

Despite the fact that coronary heart (CHD) disease is the leading cause of death among postmenopausal women, research on primary prevention of CHD in women has been relatively sparse. Prevalence of CHD risk factors such as cigarette smoking and hypertension remain high among US women. Moreover, common factors unique to women including pregnancy, oophorectomy, menopause, and use of steroid hormones, appear to have an impact on CHD risk that is often poorly understood. While postmenopausal hormone therapy is increasingly recommended for the prevention of CHD, the potential impact of nonpharmacologic measures such as changes in diet, exercise, and cigarette smoking have been relatively unexplored.

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Published In

Cardiology

Publication Date

1995

Volume

86

Issue

4

Start / End Page

286 / 298

Related Subject Headings

  • Cardiovascular System & Hematology
  • 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology
 

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Meilahn, E. N., Becker, R. C., & Corrao, J. M. (1995). Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women. Cardiology, 86(4), 286–298.
Meilahn, E. N., R. C. Becker, and J. M. Corrao. “Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women.” Cardiology 86, no. 4 (1995): 286–98.
Meilahn EN, Becker RC, Corrao JM. Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women. Cardiology. 1995;86(4):286–98.
Meilahn, E. N., et al. “Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women.” Cardiology, vol. 86, no. 4, 1995, pp. 286–98.
Meilahn EN, Becker RC, Corrao JM. Primary prevention of coronary heart disease in women. Cardiology. 1995;86(4):286–298.

Published In

Cardiology

Publication Date

1995

Volume

86

Issue

4

Start / End Page

286 / 298

Related Subject Headings

  • Cardiovascular System & Hematology
  • 1102 Cardiorespiratory Medicine and Haematology