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.
Update on Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women / Luca, F.; Abrignani, M. G.; Parrini, I.; Di Fusco, S. A.; Giubilato, S.; Rao, C. M.; Piccioni, L.; Cipolletta, L.; Passaretti, B.; Giallauria, F.; Leone, A.; Francese, G. M.; Riccio, C.; Gelsomino, S.; Colivicchi, F.; Gulizia, M. M.. - In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE. - ISSN 2077-0383. - 11:5(2022), p. 1176. [10.3390/jcm11051176]
Update on Management of Cardiovascular Diseases in Women
Giallauria F.;
2022
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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
