Acute Coronary Syndrome: Current Diagnosis and Management in Women

Abstract Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the USA. While it is clear that gender-specific differences in presentation, pathophysiology, and outcomes exist among men and women presenting with acute coronary syndromes (ACS), efforts to better understand and to improve recognition and outcomes for women with ACS continue. Past studies have shown differences in age, presentation, comorbidities, extent of disease, management, and outcomes for women presenting with ACS compared with men. This review will highlight these differences and provide current knowledge regarding potential mechanisms underlying the observed differences.
Source: Current Cardiovascular Risk Reports - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research