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Gender Differences in Coronary Artery Disease

2005; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 20; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00005082-200509000-00008

1550-5049

Jo‐Ann Eastwood, Lynn V. Doering,

Cardiac Health and Mental Health

Coronary artery disease in women is associated with higher morbidity and mortality than in men. The purpose of this article is to summarize recent literature concerning gender-based differences. Specific differences in pathophysiology, traditional and psychosocial risk factors, symptom presentation, treatments, and outcomes between women and men will be reviewed.