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4 societies redefine women's heart care

New multisociety guidance identifies menstrual irregularities as potential early markers of cardiovascular risk, extending prevention efforts into adolescence.

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  • Teraya Smith

  • October 27, 2026

  • 3 min

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    The AHA, AAP, ACOG, and SMFM developed a coordinated framework for cardiovascular risk assessment in girls and women.

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    The framework identifies perimenarche, ovarian cycling, perimenopause, and postmenopause as 4 hormonally defined life stages for risk assessment.

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    Menstrual abnormalities, pregnancy complications, and menopausal transitions are identified as opportunities for earlier cardiovascular risk assessment.

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    Pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes, are recognized as cardiovascular risk enhancers, but only about 60% of affected women receive hypertension follow-up within 6

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    The societies propose a national network of Comprehensive Centers of Excellence for Women's Cardiovascular Care, combining clinical care, education, research, and community engagement.

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4 societies redefine women's heart care

  • by Teraya Smith

  • October 27, 2026

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