Important Book on Women's Heart Diseases
Professor Eva Gerdts at Driv – Centre for Women’s Health Research is a co-editor of the book Manual of Cardiovascular Disease in Women, published by Springer Nature in 2024. Several internationally renowned researchers have contributed to its content.
By: Nina Grytten Torkildsen
Published: (Updated: )
The book explores how sex differences influence cardiovascular disease, which has become an important topic in cardiology. Biological and lifestyle differences between the sexes affect both the risk and manifestations of heart disease, necessitating tailored treatment. Risk factors for heart disease are sex-specific, and women and men may develop different variants of the same heart conditions. Women have unique risk factors related to hormonal changes during pregnancy and after menopause.
These facts significantly impact prevention and treatment in clinical practice. Good medical practice requires a more personalized approach for each patient. Additionally, women’s life cycles include unique phases linked to hormonal changes during pregnancy and after menopause, which also influence individual risk and the development of additional conditions. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death among women globally, increased focus on women’s heart health is essential.
The book is aimed at doctors and nurses seeking updated knowledge on heart disease in women.