Thacker H L, Saadi H
Menopause Center, Cleveland Clinic, Foundation, Ohio 44195, USA.
Cleve Clin J Med. 1997 Oct;64(9):493-502. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.64.9.493.
Atherosclerosis is largely preventable in women. Clinicians need to appreciate the gender-associated risks of cardiovascular disease and emphasize to their women patients that life-style changes can reduce cardiovascular risk. However, newer oral agents for diabetes and the statins for hyperlipidemia are important pharmacological adjuncts.
