The risk of a woman developing hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), particularly of the arteries which supply blood to the heart (coronary arteries) increases with age.
It is uncertain whether oestrogen deficiency after menopause accelerates atherosclerosis over and above that due to ageing.
Non-modifiable risk factors:
A number of modifiable factors influence a woman's risk of developing atherosclerosis and the Heart Foundation (https://www.heartfoundation.org.au) provides information about risk reduction for each factor:
See Know your risks: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/heart-age-calculator
Content Updated September 2024
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