As awareness campaigns are spreading overseas about the risks of heart disease that are unique to women, a seminar was held in Tokyo on the 2nd by specialized doctors to raise awareness of women's heart disease in Japan. .
This seminar was held for the first time by the Japan Circulation Association, which is made up of cardiovascular specialists, as awareness about the risk of heart disease in women is held every February in the United States.The seminar was held on the 2nd in Tokyo. Over 250 people gathered at the venue.
In this session, Professor Yasuko Bando of Mie University gave a lecture, explaining that women have cardiomyopathy, which is more likely to occur due to mental stress, and that women are reluctant to take off their clothes, so AED (automated external defibrillation) is used. I explained that the proportion of women who use utensils is lower than that of men.
In addition, in the panel discussion, opinions were exchanged on the themes of menopause and arrhythmia, and it was introduced that changes in female hormones during menopause increase the risk of diseases.
According to the association, in Japan, it has been believed that cardiovascular disease is more likely to occur in men, but recently it has become known that the risks are unique to women.
Professor Minako Tojo of Kitasato University, who organized the event, said, ``It is becoming clear that there are cardiovascular diseases that women are more susceptible to depending on their life stage.We want many women to know that they can be prevented through treatment and management. ” he said.