New framework defines four stages of women's heart health for clinical guidance

Experts propose a new framework identifying four distinct stages of cardiovascular health in women, aiming to improve recognition and management across the lifespan. The guidance is intended for clinicians and patients, though its adoption and impact remain uncertain. This matters as heart disease remains a leading cause of death in women, and current approaches may miss early risk windows.

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