8^th World Heart Congress

Women Cardiology

Cardiology rate of increase for women much slower than other areas. Overwhelming majority of women work full-time 33% of women performed fluoro- procedures while pregnant. 29% of women did not receive any information about radiations.

Cardiovascular diseases continue to be the leading cause of death among women in the states. Sex-specific data focused on cardiovascular disease have been increasing steadily yet is not routinely collected nor translated into practice. This comprehensive review focuses on novel and unique aspects of cardiovascular health in women and sex differences as they relate to clinical practice in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

• Pregnancy-related disorders and CVD risk association
• Persistence of weight gain after pregnancy
• Radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer
• ASA in women with diabetes mellitus
• Ischemic heart disease in women
• Acute coronary syndromes in women