Rob Dillard

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Poor cardiovascular health is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), and this correlation is stronger in women than men, according to a new study being presented at ACC.25. 
&ldquo;Poor cardiovascular health, quantified by 4 health behaviors and 4 risk factors, is associated with the development of incident (CVD). However, it is not clear if this association differs between women and men,&rdquo; the researchers noted.Researchers assessed patients&mdash;107,576 women (mean age, 47 years) and 67,522 men (mean age, 50 years)&mdash;enrolled in the Ontario Health Study. Patients in the population of interest were all older than 18 years with no prior incidence of CVD. The key end point of interest was defined as a CVD event (myocardial infarction, stroke, unstable angina, peripheral arterial disease, heart failure, coronary revascularization, or cardiovascular death).The study found that more women than men had an ideal diet (54% vs 35%), blood glucose level (92% vs 89%), lipid level (78% vs 72%), and blood pressure (73% vs 68%); however, fewer women than men displayed ideal physical activity levels (70% vs 73%). The researchers observed that intermediate and poor cardiovascular health were linked with a progressively higher incidence of CVD in both sexes, yet the strength of the association was greater in women.Source Sex differences in cardiovascular health status and long-term outcomes in a primary prevention cohort. Abstract presented at: American College of Cardiology 2025; March 29-31; Chicago, IL.

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