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After menopause: novel marker helps to identify women at risk for heart disease

Authors :
Lewis, Sandra J.
Source :
Journal of Family Practice. July, 2004, Vol. 53 Issue 7, pSS18, p7 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

At menopause, a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) begins to increase. The prevalence of coronary heart disease (CHD) increases from 5.5% in women aged 45 to 54, to 8.4% [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
C-reactive protein -- Health aspects
Coronary heart disease -- Care and treatment
Coronary heart disease -- Research
Cardiovascular diseases -- Care and treatment
Cardiovascular diseases -- Research
Menopause -- Care and treatment
Women -- Health aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00943509
Volume :
53
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Family Practice
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.119853424

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