Menopause and Heart
CARAMEL CVD Prevention Portal
Menopause and Heart is the evidence-informed, co-designed cardiovascular disease (CVD) Prevention Portal developed within CARAMEL to support cardiovascular prevention during the menopausal transition. This publicly accessible, non-commercial digital resource translates research evidence, end-user requirements and co-creation findings into dedicated scientifically sound information about menopause and heart health for women aged 40–60 and healthcare professionals, a curated Resources Hub, and access to the CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment app. The name reflects a key finding from the co-creation process: participating women often approached cardiovascular health through menopause-related questions. A menopause-first identity therefore makes the Portal’s purpose clearer, more relevant and easier to discover.
Menopause and Heart
CARAMEL CVD Prevention Portal
Menopause and Heart is the evidence-informed, co-designed cardiovascular disease (CVD) Prevention Portal developed within CARAMEL to support cardiovascular prevention during the menopausal transition. This publicly accessible, non-commercial digital resource translates research evidence, end-user requirements and co-creation findings into dedicated scientifically sound information about menopause and heart health for women aged 40–60 and healthcare professionals, a curated Resources Hub, and access to the CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment app.
The name reflects a key finding from the co-creation process: participating women often approached cardiovascular health through menopause-related questions. A menopause-first identity therefore makes the Portal’s purpose clearer, more relevant and easier to discover.
Two audience-specific pathways
Menopause and Heart offers two open, question-based pathways, each organised around the information needs of a specific audience. Within both pathways, users can move from concise introductory content to more detailed explanations, practical guidance and related resources.
Two audience-specific pathways
Menopause and Heart offers two open, question-based pathways, each organised around the information needs of a specific audience. Within both pathways, users can move from concise introductory content to more detailed explanations, practical guidance and related resources.
Women
Designed primarily for women aged 40–60, this pathway connects common questions about menopause with information on cardiovascular risk, warning signs, prevention and preparation for conversations with healthcare professionals.
Topics covered:
- What happens during menopause?
- Am I at risk of heart disease?
- How can menopause affect my heart?
- What signs should I watch out for?
- What can I do to protect my heart during menopause?
- When should I talk to a doctor and who should I see?
Healthcare professionals
This pathway provides concise, evidence-informed information to support professional awareness of sex- and gender-specific cardiovascular risk, prevention-focused consultations and communication with women during the menopausal transition.
Topics covered:
- What is different about cardiovascular risk in women?
- Which screening tools and biomarkers should be considered in midlife women?
- How can heart disease prevention be supported during menopause?
- How can conversations about risk and lifestyle be supported?
- Where can guidelines and patient materials be found?
- How can patients be supported through stress and lifestyle change?
Resources for menopause and heart health
Menopause and Heart brings together educational and awareness materials developed within CARAMEL and a curated selection of resources from recognised health, scientific and professional organisations. Women, healthcare professionals and other interested users can explore CARAMEL leaflets and awareness materials, practical guidance, external clinical guidelines and multimedia content on menopause, cardiovascular health and prevention. Resources are clearly sourced and can be filtered by audience, topic, format and source.
The collection will be reviewed and expanded as new CARAMEL materials and relevant evidence and selected external resources become available.
Resources for menopause and heart health
Menopause and Heart brings together educational and awareness materials developed within CARAMEL and a curated selection of resources from recognised health, scientific and professional organisations.
Women, healthcare professionals and other interested users can explore CARAMEL leaflets and awareness materials, practical guidance, external clinical guidelines and multimedia content on menopause, cardiovascular health and prevention. Resources are clearly sourced and can be filtered by audience, topic, format and source.
The collection will be reviewed and expanded as new CARAMEL materials and relevant evidence and selected external resources become available.
CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment
The CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment will soon help eligible users to explore their estimated risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event over the next ten years. Using the SCORE2 risk prediction algorithm and the information provided by the user, the tool will generate an estimated risk level, together with links to relevant Menopause and Heart resources.
The self-assessment will be available through a web-based interface on the Menopause and Heart Portal and through the Android app. The self-assessment is an awareness and educational tool. It does not provide a medical diagnosis and does not replace advice or assessment from a healthcare professional.
The CARAMEL project is further researching the impact of menopause related risk modifiers into the risk assessment and stratification framework of cardiovascular disease within women between 40-60 years. Finding of such research will be made actionable into an updated version of the self-assessment app, providing a novel tool for the self-assessment and self-empowerment of women about their heart health.
CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment
The CARAMEL cardiovascular risk self-assessment helps eligible users to explore their estimated risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event over the next ten years. Using the SCORE2 risk prediction algorithm and the information provided by the user, the tool generates an estimated risk level, together with links to relevant Menopause and Heart resources.
The self-assessment is available through a web-based interface on the Menopause and Heart Portal and through the Android app. The self-assessment is an awareness and educational tool. It does not provide a medical diagnosis and does not replace advice or assessment from a healthcare professional.
CARAMEL project is further researching the impact of menopause related risk modifiers into the risk assessment and stratification framework of cardiovascular disease within women between 40-60 years. Finding of such research will be made actionable into an updated self-assessment app, providing a novel tool for the self-assessment and self-empowerment of women about their heart health,
