Peripheral Vascular Disease in Women: Therapeutic Options in 2019

This article reviews the different management strategies ranging from pharmacotherapy, revascularization, and rehabilitation with an emphasis on the response of women to these therapies.Recent findingsOverall, the representation of women in the majority of the published data in this arena remains poor. Studies examining medical therapy and endovascular and surgical revascularization were not designed to address sex disparities. Nevertheless, we dissect these therapies and their relevant randomized trials.SummaryThe paucity of data investigating the response of women to the different management options makes it difficult to make any evidence-based recommendations. This not only applies to the type of intervention, but also the appropriate timing and risks entailed.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Cardiovascular Medicine - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research