Publications by authors named "M Wiesholzer"
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more women than men worldwide, however, men comprise the majority of patients who receive kidney replacement therapy. We aimed to describe the perspectives of patients and their caregivers regarding gender disparities in CKD.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 45 patients with CKD (20 women) and 14 caregivers (12 women) from seven clinics in Austria.
Background: Fluid overload (FO) subjects patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) to increased risk for heart failure and death after valve replacement and can be objectively quantified using bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS).
Objectives: The authors hypothesized that in AS patients with concomitant FO, BIS-guided decongestion could improve prognosis and quality of life following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Methods: This randomized, controlled trial enrolled 232 patients with severe AS scheduled for TAVR.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is more prevalent in women at stages 3-5 without albuminuria, but most patients receiving kidney replacement therapy are men, indicating a gender disparity influenced by biological and social factors.
- A study used questionnaires to explore CKD patients' and caregivers' views on gender roles and health care, gathering responses from 783 patients and 98 caregivers at clinics in Austria.
- Results showed both male and female patients generally believe women manage their health better and that gender does not affect treatment equality in CKD care, with a strong consensus among caregivers as well.
Background: Adverse pregnancy outcomes (APO), such as preeclampsia (PE) and gestational diabetes (GDM) are substantial risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) later in life. Identifying these high-risk female individuals during pregnancy offers the possibility of preventing long-term CVD and chronic kidney disease via a structured therapeutic and surveillance plan. We aimed to evaluate the current practice of postpartum care in women after APO and the impact on the women's awareness about their future risk for CVD.
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