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Gender‐based issues in interventional cardiology: A consensus statement from the Women in Innovations (WIN) Initiative
Author(s) -
Chieffo Alaide,
Hoye Angela,
Mauri Fina,
Mikhail Ghada W.,
Ammerer Michelle,
Grines Cindy,
Grinfeld Liliana,
Madan Mina,
Presbitero Patrizia,
Skelding Kimberly A.,
Weiner Bonnie H.,
Mehran Roxana
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.22327
Subject(s) - medicine , interventional cardiology , statement (logic) , revascularization , intensive care medicine , disease , family medicine , cardiology , myocardial infarction , political science , law
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women, yet studies have suggested that it is often under‐recognized. Of particular concern is the apparent suboptimal treatment of women in comparison to men, with less revascularization and use of evidence‐based medications. The Women in Innovations group of cardiologists aims to highlight these issues and change perceptions to optimize the treatment of female patients with CVD, to support future research, and to encourage and guide the training of female interventional cardiologists.© 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.