The transformation of cardiovascular disease prevention for women must address that a number of nontraditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors are unique to or predominant in women. As well, many traditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk factors impart differential risks for women and for men. Gender-specific risk assessment and management have the potential to improve atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease outcomes in women.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Outcomes Among a Primary Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Cohort with and Without COPD in Ontario, Canada: The Canbreathe/Canheart Study
