Rotational Atherectomy in Women
While ischemic heart disease represents the leading cause of death among both women and men worldwide, gender-related differences in clinical presentation, disease management, response to therapies and outcomes are evident. Identifying and understanding sex-based disparities and remaining cognizant that optimal therapeutic approaches may differ for women and men with coronary disease is a priority in optimizing care for both genders. With respect to coronary revascularization, women referred for percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are significantly older than their male counterparts and have a higher prevalence of comorbidities including diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Craig R. Narins Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
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