Reducing cardiovascular disease risk in sedentary, overweight women: Strategies for the cardiovascular specialist

摘要

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To describe the issue of cardiovascular disease in women, and to discuss evidence-based strategies for promoting lifestyle changes to reduce risk in sedentary, overweight women. RECENT FINDINGS: Given a recent focus on long-term risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly for women, lifestyle change is especially important. Within practices, motivational interviewing holds promise as an effective counseling approach. Cardiologists may also refer women to evidence-based community programs designed to change diet and physical activity behaviors. SUMMARY: Increasing fitness, improving food intake, and weight control are key elements in prevention. Ideally, motivational interviewing and community-based programs will work synergistically, with health messages and change efforts mutually supported in both settings.