Hot flashes are an indication of an increased cardiovascular risk
Estimated to experience during the transition to menopause 70 percent of women uncomfortable for them hot flashes. Not only do these significantly reduce the quality of life, they can also increase it risk of cardiovascular disease Clues.
At the annual meeting of North American Menopause Society (NAMS) presented research showing an association between occurring in women during the transition to menopause Hot flashes and the risk of cardiovascular disease have found.
Hot flashes affect the quality of life
Hot flashes are particularly common among women during the transition to menopause and can mental health as well as the life quality the researchers explain.
The team reports that a connection between hot flashes and the risk of heart disease has now been confirmed in various studies. In women with more frequent hot flashes lie a worse profile of cardiovascular risk factors before.
Cardiovascular diseases are the most common in women worldwide most common cause of death and the risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases in middle-aged women during the transition to menopause.
Increased risk of hypertension and diabetes
According to the studies, hot flashes are an indication of an increased risk of high blood pressureinsulin resistance (Diabetes) and dyslipidemia, the team reports Dr. Rebecca Thurston of the University of Pittsburgh at the NAMS annual meeting. In addition, the risk for atherosclerosis increased in those affected.
If the hot flashes last for a longer period of time or if they occur frequently, this is also associated with a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, especially in women heart attacks and strokeslinked in old age, according to the experts.
Effects of hot flashes on the brain
Recent research has also suggested a connection between vasomotor symptomsie hot flashes and sweats, with indicators for the brain health established. According to the experts, this also includes markers for diseases of the small vessels in the brain.
Hot flashes affect the body and mind
„Hot flashes are considered to be symptoms that affect quality of life, but not necessarily physical health“, so Dr. Rebecca Thurston in a press release.
Research has questioned this, and the results show that frequent or severe hot flashes can be a sign that women in midlife and beyond are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the expert said.
At the NAMS annual conference, the researchers therefore also discussed the latest findings on how women with a high burden of vasomotor symptoms at the age of targeted measures to Reduction of cardiovascular risk can benefit. (as)
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Sources:
- North American Menopause Society: Hot Flashes Are Not Just Uncomfortable But Also Could Be Hard on the Heart (veröffentlicht 12.10.2022), HOUSE
Important NOTE:
This article contains general advice only and should not be used for self-diagnosis or treatment. He can not substitute a visit at the doctor.
