Transgender people have a higher risk of heart disease compared to cisgender, according to a study being presented at ACC.25. “While it is assumed that transgender individuals may face a higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs). Our meta-analysis examined the rates of any cardiovascular diseases, strokes, myocardial infarctions (MI), and venous thromboembolic events (VTEs) among transgender undergoing gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT),” the researchers noted. ...
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