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Ladwig, K.-H. ; Waller, C.*

Geschlechtsspezifische Aspekte bei der koronaren Herzkrankheit.

Gender-specific aspects of coronary heart disease.

Bundesgesundheitsbl.-Gesund. 57, 1083-1091 (2014)
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The total number of deaths from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is greater for women than for men, although the mean age at manifestation of CVD is about 10 years older. However, the annual number of cases treated for CVD in acute hospital settings in men exceeds that of women by 50 %. Remarkable gender differences exist in terms of morphological and physiological conditions (e.g. mean coronary vessel diameter; ability to adapt to protective exercise-induced myocardial hypertrophy), as well as of the frequency and clinical significance of somatic risk factors (e.g. smoking). Female body weight increases after menopause and the body shape assumes a more android fat distribution. Women report higher levels of unspecific and affective symptoms. They suffer more from anxiety and depression than men; however, the secondary impact on CVD onset may be less pronounced. The post-acute CVD course is more complicated in women, mainly because they are older and suffer more from multi-morbidity. Whilst male CVD patients aim for a rapid recovery, physical fitness and an increased life expectancy, female patients seek relief from everyday challenges, the maintenance of their independence and emotional support.
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Publication type Article: Journal article
Document type Scientific Article
Corresponding Author
Keywords Cardiovascular Disease ; Gender Differences ; Age At Manifestation ; Coronary Vessel Diameter ; Risk Factor Distribution ; Smoking ; Android Fat Distribution ; Symptom Severity ; Anxiety ; Depression ; Treatment Expectations; Acute Myocardial-infarction; Cardiovascular Risk-factors; Sudden Cardiac Death; Prehospital Delay; Thrombolytic Therapy; Microvascular Spasm; Metabolic Syndrome; Diabetes-mellitus; Angina-pectoris; Cancer-patients
ISSN (print) / ISBN 1436-9990
e-ISSN 1437-1588
Journal Bundesgesundheitsblatt - Gesundheitsforschung - Gesundheitsschutz
Quellenangaben Volume: 57, Issue: 9, Pages: 1083-1091 Article Number: , Supplement: ,
Publisher Springer
Publishing Place New York
Non-patent literature Publications
Reviewing status Peer reviewed
Institute(s) Institute of Epidemiology (EPI)