This study presents and discuses the article by Murray et al. (2019) entitled “Gender-specific associations between coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases: Cross-sectional evaluation of national survey data from adult residents of Germany.” The researchers affirm that there are gender differences in heart disease risk profiles and associated chronic conditions, despite the similarity of the classical risk factors. The prevalence of chronic diseases and their impact on healthcare expenditures are becoming increasingly evident (Maniatunufus & Herliani, 2022). Gender differences in the associations between heart disease and other comorbidities are the underlying national practice problem. The most concerning aspect in the article is the information that CHD is more challenging to diagnose and treat in women, and therapy outcomes seem inferior overall. Women’s lower rates of secondary and primary heart disease prevention may account for these disparities (Murray et al., 2019). Despite being the leading cause of death worldwide, heart disease is difficult to treat because it frequently coexists with other chronic illnesses.
Nurse practitioners are required to treat heart disease and other comorbidities based on gender and present appropriate philosophies to meet patients’ health needs. Heart failure and other chronic disorders exacerbate medical management difficulties and raise healthcare expenses. In a recent German Health Interview and Examination Survey of 8152 individuals between 18 and 79 years, female and male CHD self-reporters with 23 chronic medical conditions were compared (Murray et al., 2019). Potential links between heart disease and 23 comorbidities were analyzed using regression models (Murray et al., 2019). 10% of patients (547) had coronary heart disease, with 34% female and 66% male (Murray et al., 2019). Several female health conditions were linked to CHD, including hypertension, lipid disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, gout, thyroid disease, and osteoporosis.
Men with CHD were more likely to have hypertension, diabetes, a lipid disorder, or chronic renal disease. Identifying gender-specific needs is essential for developing innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes and the allocation of resources (Murray et al., 2019). This practice problem affects nursing services, caregivers, quality of care, and health care organizations on a global or national scale (Komalasari & Yoche, 2019). To mitigate these issues, nurse managers can assess superior nursing practice models. To reduce the need for hospitalization and related healthcare costs, medical organizations should acquire new technologies and employ specially trained staff to implement preventive programs aimed at gender-specific comorbidities in CHD patients.
References
Komalasari, R., & Yoche, M. M. (2019). Quality of life of people with cardiovascular disease: A descriptive study. Asian/Pacific Island Nursing Journal, 4(2), 92-96. Web.
Maniatunufus, Y., & Herliani, N. (2022). Risk factors and stroke symptoms knowledge among hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and congestive heart failure patients: A descriptive quantitative study. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 18(3), 192-197.
Murray, M. I. K., Bode, K., & Whittaker, P. (2019). Gender-specific associations between coronary heart disease and other chronic diseases: Cross-sectional evaluation of national survey data from adult residents of Germany. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 16(9), 663-670. Web.