Keywords

cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, stroke

Authors

1. Wood, Jennie PhD, RN
2. Gordon, Patricia MSN, NP-C, ACPHN

Abstract

Abstract: More women die from heart disease than any other illness. This article focuses on risk factors and their prevalence in women along with strategies for preventing this disease. Armed with this information, the NP can play a major role in preventing cardiovascular deaths in women.