Uterine Fibroids, Race, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular Outcomes

AbstractPurpose of ReviewUterine fibroids are the cause of significant morbidity for women particularly women of racial and ethnic minorities. This review seeks to draw connections between fibroids and another cause of morbidity and mortality, cardiovascular disease. Fibroids are the most common neoplasm affecting women as well as the most common reason for undergoing hysterectomy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the USA, and heart disease and stroke disproportionately impact women of racial and ethnic minorities.Recent FindingsProspective studies in the last several years have revealed a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome and other clinical and subclinical manifestations of cardiovascular disease in women with fibroids.SummaryStudy of the clinical and subclinical manifestations of each disease state may set the foundation for both preventative and therapeutic interventions.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research