Heart disease in women.
Women face a disparity in the evaluation and treatment of coronary artery disease, even though coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Primary care physicians play an important role in the identification and treatment of risk factors and comorbidities. It is their obligation to ensure that women receive equal and appropriate care, and to advocate for their patients.
Heim
L J
LJ
Department of Family Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Brunsell
S C
SC
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