HeartSmart: App-Based Implementation for Women with Cardiovascular Diseases

Authors

Briana Alfaro-Funes
Camilo Peña
Chelsea Vasquez
Folasade Jackson
Nicholas Williams

Files

Description

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, at a rate of 1 in every 5 female deaths. In the United States about 35% of women have an illness related to CVD like hypertension, lack of physical , and high blood cholesterol level. Since 1984, the number of deaths of women caused by CVD has surpassed the number of deaths in men as women makeup 52.6% of the total number of deaths caused by CVD in the United States (Zhang, 2010). There are many factors like oral contraceptives and menopause that can put women at higher risk for CVD. Cardiovascular diseases in women can be seen differently than in men, and there's many factors that create this large gender disparity. Women experience different symptoms, risk factors, misdiagnosis, and treatment which can impact a woman's outcome compared to men. It is very important for women to be aware of these risks, advocate for their health, and seek attention when they experience symptoms of cardiovascular diseases. Addressing this gender disparity and unique challenges women face can improve outcomes and reduce the reduce the number of deaths related to CVD (Zhang, 2010).

Publication Date

2024

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health

Comments

© 2024 The Authors. All Rights Reserved.

Recommended Citation

Alfaro-Funes, Briana; Peña, Camilo; Vasquez, Chelsea; Jackson, Folasade; and Williams, Nicholas, "HeartSmart: App-Based Implementation for Women with Cardiovascular Diseases" (2024). DC Health and Academic Prep Program (DC HAPP). 24.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/dchapp/24

Open Access

1