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Understanding Cardiovascular Disease and Lipids in Women
TLDR The podcast delves into the unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease in women, such as hormonal changes, pregnancy-related lipid profile variations, and the importance of early prevention efforts to combat the increasing rates of heart disease mortality among younger women. Various interventions, including lifestyle changes, lipid-lowering medications, and therapies targeting lipoprotein A levels, are discussed to help women achieve their cardiovascular health goals.
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The episode focuses on cardiovascular disease and lipids through the lens of female biology, covering topics such as ASCVD prevalence, interventions, CVD lipids, lipid lowering medications, and various risk factors affecting women's cardiovascular health.
07:26
Cardiovascular disease mortality is increasing in younger women, with the fastest growing heart disease death rate seen in middle-aged women aged 45 to 64, highlighting the need for more focused preventive efforts.
14:59
Exposure to elevated LDL cholesterol for a sufficient number of years increases the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of early prevention efforts.
22:27
Treatment of hypertension in younger individuals is based on treating the causal agent, and there is frustration over the lack of similar focus on treating ApoB as a causal factor in atherosclerosis.
29:43
Rates of diabetes are increasing alarmingly in the US, with lifestyle changes and new therapies being crucial for prevention, particularly emphasizing healthy habits from childhood.
37:27
Women have unique risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as early or late menarche, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other factors, and their lipid levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle.
45:16
Women have a decade advantage over men in terms of ASCVD risk before menopause, with LDL levels rising after menopause, and factors like PCOS can affect lipid profiles and increase cardiovascular risk.
53:11
Pregnancy leads to significant changes in a woman's lipid profile, with levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein A, and HDL cholesterol gradually increasing and peaking during the third trimester.
01:00:46
Pregnancy leads to significant changes in a woman's lipid profile, with levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, lipoprotein A, and HDL cholesterol gradually increasing and peaking during the third trimester.
01:08:31
Statin use in pregnancy for preeclampsia prevention may be a future possibility, and women benefit from statins in both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.
01:15:45
Various therapies, including Zetamine, PCS-K9 inhibitors, and Bepidioic Acid, are available to help patients achieve their LDL goals, especially for those who are unable to tolerate statins.
01:23:15
Women had similar reductions in LDL and benefited similarly to men from PCS canine inhibitor therapy, with no major adverse event differences by sex, although women were more likely to report injection site reactions.
01:30:38
Coenzyme Q10 and vitamin D supplements may not prevent statin-associated muscle symptoms, but focusing on a Mediterranean-style diet and lifestyle changes can positively impact cardiovascular health.
01:37:58
Psychological factors, stress, and lifestyle habits can impact cardiovascular health both directly and indirectly, emphasizing the importance of considering the whole person in preventive interventions.
01:44:58
Therapies targeting lipoprotein A levels show promise in reducing cardiovascular risk, but the need for outcome data to confirm their effectiveness is crucial.
01:52:40
Women after menopause have lower levels of estrogen than men do, and hormonal changes post-menopause, including increased androgens, can lead to a more male-like cardiovascular risk pattern.
01:59:49
Hormone therapy for women should be carefully considered based on individual factors, with a focus on prevention and overall health to provide more options in menopause.
02:07:09
Increasing the representation of women in clinical trial teams and diversifying study investigators can help improve enrollment of women in trials and address barriers to participation.
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