Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women Surviving Breast Cancer: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey (2019–2022) - Takeaways - MDSpire

Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women Surviving Breast Cancer: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey (2019–2022)

  • By

  • Robina Josiah Willock

  • Samah R. Nabi

  • Daniel C. Parks

  • Brye A. Qaseem

  • Miriam A. Miles

  • April 14, 2026

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    Breast cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in women and significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease during survivorship.

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    CVD prevalence is highest among women surviving breast cancer for 10 years or more, with various sociodemographic and health factors influencing risk.

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    Key risk factors for CVD in breast cancer survivors include being unmarried, delayed medical care, hypertension, and poor general health.

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    Preventive behaviors and management of comorbidities are essential for reducing CVD risk, with lifelong screening recommended for breast cancer survivors.

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    Social determinants of health significantly impact CVD risk and access to care for breast cancer survivors, necessitating a holistic approach to prevention.

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Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Women Surviving Breast Cancer: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey (2019–2022)

  • by Robina Josiah Willock, Samah R. Nabi, Daniel C. Parks, Brye A. Qaseem, Miriam A. Miles

  • April 14, 2026

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