How should you advise postmenopausal patients who are considering estrogen
therapy? Do the potential cardiovascular benefits outweigh the risks? Does
hormone therapy improve the cardiovascular risk profile in women with estab
lished coronary artery disease? In this article, Drs Wood and Cox help clar
ify the current clinical data for and against hormone replacement therapy f
or prevention of cardiovascular disease. In addition, they discuss current
treatment recommendations and future directions in hormone therapy.