Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have a lower prevalence in women than men; although, a higher mortality rate and a poorer prognosis are more common in women. However, there is a misperception of CVD female risk since women have commonly been considered more protected so that the real threat is vastly underestimated. Consequently, female patients are more likely to be treated less aggressively, and a lower rate of diagnostic and interventional procedures is performed in women than in men. In addition, there are substantial sex differences in CVD, so different strategies are needed. This review aims to evaluate the main gender-specific approaches in CVD.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1176 |
Number of pages | 31 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2022 |
Keywords
- CORONARY-HEART-DISEASE
- ESC WORKING GROUP
- ESTROGEN PLUS PROGESTIN
- GENDER-DIFFERENCES
- IRON-DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
- MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION
- POLYCYSTIC-OVARY-SYNDROME
- PRIMARY PREVENTION
- RISK-FACTOR CONTROL
- SEX-BASED DIFFERENCES
- cardiovascular disease
- cardiovascular risk factors
- gender
- women
- 2021 ESC GUIDELINES