Abstract
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death and disability in women in the U.S. Unfortunately, efforts for primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease are less than optimal. The need to emphasize prevention of coronary heart disease in women in important because first events are often fatal in women. Factors that are unique in terms of their influence on risk for coronary heart disease in women include age, reproductive and hormonal status, high density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and the presence of diabetes. A consistent plan to address risk factor management of each woman is the key to long term risk reduction. Nurses and nurse practitioners, working in any setting, can use the recommendations presented in this paper to help women reduce their risk for coronary heart disease.
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