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Menopause Heart Health

Meaning

Menopause Heart Health refers to the specific constellation of cardiovascular risk factors and physiological changes that emerge or accelerate in women following the cessation of ovarian estrogen production. The loss of the cardioprotective effects of estrogen leads to unfavorable shifts in lipid profiles, increased vascular stiffness, and a greater propensity for central adiposity and metabolic syndrome. Managing menopause heart health involves a proactive clinical strategy focused on comprehensive risk assessment, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. Consideration of timely hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for symptom management and primary prevention is also part of this strategy. This is a critical domain in female longevity medicine.