Quality measurement issues in heart disease in women.
Heart disease in women has evolved to an acknowledged set of conditions, with standards and valid recommendations. The quality of care for women at risk for heart disease now can be assessed to improve health outcomes. The knowledge base for quality assessment in heart disease in women is addressed with respect to coronary heart disease risk factors, treatment disparities, and diagnostic testing.
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Women's Heart Institute, Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California, Beverly Hills, USA.
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000097:blood; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000097:blood; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D016387:Women's Health
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL