Some recommended cardiovascular medications prescribed less frequently to women

(American Heart Association) In primary care, sex differences for recommended cardiovascular (CVD) prescriptions were found for patients who were at high risk or who had CVD. Women were less likely than men to receive cholesterol-lowering medicines and aspirin, yet equally likely to receive blood-pressure-lowering medications.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news