Although data in the adolescent population are lacking and there are no standard screening regimens for CV disease in this population, vigilant monitoring is warranted, and practitioners should help patients optimize CV health. Routine visits should include counseling on tobacco avoidance and appropriate diet and exercise to optimize CV health. Measuring blood pressure at least annually and lipid levels every 5 years is recommended. Patients with Turner syndrome have additional CV risks, including aortic aneurysm. Additional guidelines for patients with Turner syndrome and no obvious CV pathology include either routine cardiac imaging every 5–10 years or focused imaging when transitioning from a pediatric to adult health care provider, before attempting pregnancy, or with the appearance of hypertension to assess for coarctation or aortic stenosis PubMed] [Full Text] « >16. Although early loss of ovarian function has been associated as a risk factor for CV mortality, there are no data indicating that these patients are at an increased risk of CV adverse effects from hormonal therapy PubMed] « >15 PubMed] [Obstetrics & Gynecology] »>17. Continuer la lecture de « Individuals with early loss of endogenous estrogen have been shown to have an increased risk of CV mortality PubMed] « >15 »
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