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===Which patients can be managed for global cardiovascular risk by a menopause physician?===
===Which patients can be managed for global cardiovascular risk by a menopause physician?===
*A women with a high-risk profile or overt cardiovascular disease requires intensive management including drug therapy
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*A woman with a high-risk profile or overt cardiovascular disease requires intensive management including drug therapy
*Collaboration with a cardiovascular specialist is essential if global cardiovascular risk is high, or if cardiovascular disease is present.
*Collaboration with a cardiovascular specialist is essential if global cardiovascular risk is high, or if cardiovascular disease is present.
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==Clinical Presentation==
==Clinical Presentation==