The effects of hormone replacement therapy on coronary heart disease

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作者
Sotelo, MM
Johnson, SR
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[1] UNIV IOWA,COLL MED,DEPT OBSTET & GYNECOL,IOWA CITY,IA 52242
[2] UNIV IOWA HOSP & CLIN,DEPT INTERNAL MED,IOWA CITY,IA 52242
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10.1016/S0889-8529(05)70249-8
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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The importance of cardiovascular disease as a cause of morbidity and mortality in women is well appreciated. Cardiovascular disease accounts for approximately 48% of deaths in women in the United States. In particular, coronary heart disease (CHD) accounts for approximately one-half of these deaths. This article describes current evidence that suggests it is premature to recommend hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a proven prevention strategy for CHD.
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