Sex-Specific Differences in Risk Factors for Development of Heart Failure in Women

This article reviews sex-specific risk factors associated with development of HF. These risk factors include current smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and myocardial infarction. Other risks for HF are toxins, inflammation, and other chronic conditions, such as sleep breathing disorders, anemia, obesity, and renal insufficiency. Some of these risks factors present risk reduction opportunities that may improve outcomes.
Source: Heart Failure Clinics - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research