Common Cardiovascular Diseases in Women

Crit Care Nurs Q. 2023 Oct-Dec;46(4):362-376. doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000473.

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death for women in the United States. This article encompasses the epidemiology/etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic assessment, management, and prognosis of some common cardiovascular disorders seen in women with a special focus on pregnancy.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases* / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Risk Factors
  • United States / epidemiology