Journal article
The Associations Between Cardiovascular Health, Physical Activity and Menopausal Status in Pre- And Post-menopausal Females Living With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Baseline Data From the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In females, menopause reduces estrogen and its cardioprotective effects, doubling cardiovascular disease risk, and nearly doubling stroke risk within 10 years post-menopause. Poor cardiovascular health markers are common post-stroke, increasing recurrent stroke risk. Physical activity improves cardiovascular health in postmenopausal females and post-stroke individuals, yet no studies have explored its relationship with …
Authors
Huynh E; Wiley E; Moncion K; Beauchamp MK; MacDonald MJ; Tang A
Journal
Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 0, No. ja,
Publisher
Canadian Science Publishing
Publication Date
December 4, 2025
DOI
10.1139/apnm-2025-0208
ISSN
1715-5312