Coronary artery disease in women: the myth still exists.
There is a large media effort currently available to increase awareness of coronary artery disease in women. Despite this, there is still a misconception among some people, and unfortunately, some healthcare providers, that heart disease is a man's disease. This article will review some of the information about women and coronary artery disease; a short review of the literature, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment pertinent to women; and the action nurses can take to help educate the public, and other healthcare providers, about this deadly threat.
Miracle
Vickie A
VA
Bellarmine University School of Nursing, Louisville, Kentucky, USA. vmiracle@aol.com
D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D003951:Diagnostic Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D016387:Women's Health