Does ischemic heart disease differ in men and women?

Česká verzia

Authors: prof. MUDr. Ján Murín, CSc. ¹; MUDr. Peter Kyčina ²; MUDr. Alexander Klabník ³
Authors place of work: I. interná klinika, LF UK a FNsP Bratislava ¹; Interné oddelenie, NsP Liptovský Mikuláš ²; Interné oddelenie, NsP Bánovce n/Bebravou ³
Published in the journal: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2010, 12(3): 110-114

Summary

Many published articles have suggested that differences exist between both sexes with respect to cardiovascular disease and ischemic heart disease, specifically concerning epidemiology of cardiovascular events, etiopathogenesis, diagnostic approaches, treatment and prognosis. These papers confirm that ischemic heart disease in women is not a benign disease. Consequently, we should change our clinical attitude and ensure timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment to improve prognosis of women with ischemic heart disease.

Keywords:
ischemic heart disease in women – pathogenesis – risk factors – symptoms – diagnosis – treatment and prognosis

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