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Risk factors associated with coronary heart disease in women: a systematic review

Risikofaktoren im Zusammenhang mit koronarer Herzkrankheit bei Frauen: eine systematische Übersicht

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In the context of global aging, cardiovascular disease has become the number one cause of death among Chinese women. Lifestyle factors play an important role in the development of coronary heart disease, and as awareness of the pathophysiology of coronary atherosclerosis has increased, lifestyle interventions play an important role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. However, there is a lack of research on the factors affecting coronary heart disease in female populations. Strengthening health education for women with coronary heart disease, reducing the burden of disease, improving the quality of life, and developing reasonable prevention strategies are crucial. Based on the review of the literature, this study reviews the risk factors for coronary heart disease and provides a scientific basis for awareness and early prevention of coronary heart disease in women.

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Im Kontext globaler Alterung haben sich kardiovaskuläre Erkrankungen zur Nr. 1 unter den Todesursachen bei chinesischen Frauen entwickelt. Lebensstilfaktoren spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entstehung der koronaren Herzkrankheit, und da das Bewusstsein für die Pathophysiologie der Koronarsklerose zugenommen hat, haben Lebensstilinterventionen eine wesentliche Bedeutung für die Senkung des Risikos einer KHK. Jedoch bestehen Mängel in der Erforschung der Faktoren, die Einfluss auf die KHK in einer weiblichen Population haben. Eine Stärkung der Gesundheitsaufklärung von Frauen mit koronarer Herzkrankheit, die Verminderung der Krankheitslast, eine Verbesserung der Lebensqualität und die Entwicklung angemessener Präventionsstrategien sind entscheidend. Auf der Grundlage einer Übersicht über die Literatur werden in der vorliegenden Arbeit die Risikofaktoren für die koronare Herzkrankheit erörtert und eine wissenschaftliche Grundlage für die Wahrnehmung und Frühprävention der koronaren Herzkrankheit bei Frauen geschaffen.

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Bai, MF., Wang, X. Risk factors associated with coronary heart disease in women: a systematic review. Herz 45 (Suppl 1), 52–57 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00059-019-4835-2

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