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[Gender aspects in cardiovascular diseases].

M Hochleitner¹

¹Frauengesundheitszentrum, Universitätskliniken Innsbruck, Innrain 66, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich. margarethe.hochleitner@i-med.ac.at

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Cardiovascular diseases affect both sexes, but women historically face disparities in cardiac care access and outcomes. Continued focus on prevention and gender-specific medicine is crucial for equitable heart health.

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Published on: August 17, 2022

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Gender Medicine
Public Health

Context:

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of death globally for both men and women, particularly in older populations.
Gender Medicine research has identified significant disparities in women's access to and outcomes from high-tech cardiac interventions.
Despite awareness campaigns, these trends persist, though at a reduced rate.

Purpose:

To highlight persistent gender disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) care and outcomes for women.
To emphasize the role of prevention and risk factor management in reducing CVD mortality in both sexes.
To advocate for the integration of Gender Medicine principles into medical education and clinical guidelines.

Summary:

Women experience longer wait times and less access to advanced cardiac procedures like ICU care, cardiac catheterization, and bypass surgery, leading to poorer outcomes.
While prevention efforts targeting risk factors (smoking, hypertension, lipids, diabetes, obesity) have improved outcomes for all, gender-based inequities in care remain.
Recent publications indicate these disparities are decreasing but still present, underscoring the need for continued attention.

Impact:

Promoting equal opportunity in cardiology requires further implementation of Gender Medicine in medical training and postgraduate education.
Incorporating Gender Medicine findings into professional society guidelines is essential for standardizing equitable patient care.
Addressing gender-specific needs in cardiovascular care can improve health equity and reduce mortality rates for women.