Diagnosis and Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Women Veterans

Risk factor treatment in veteran women at risk for cardiovascular disease. 12/22/09. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings show a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors and low knowledge levels among ambulatory veteran women. There is a need for improvement in recognition and aggressive management of CVD risk factors, including the use of noninvasive studies as surrogate markers for early diagnosis. Continued efforts to educate women and providers about CVD risk factors, heart-healthy behaviors, screening, and treatment are vital to improve the current state of women's health and decrease future adverse cardiac event rates. Journal of Surgical Research via PubMed