title: Gender-based issues in interventional cardiology: a consensus statement from the Women in Innovations (WIN) Initiative.
abstract: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women, yet studies have suggested that it is often under-recognized. Of particular concern is the apparent suboptimal treatment of women in comparison to men, with less revascularization and use of evidence-based medications. The Women in Innovations group of cardiologists aims to highlight these issues and change perceptions to optimize the treatment of female patients with CVD, to support future research, and to encourage and guide the training of female interventional cardiologists.
authors.affiliation: San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Alaide
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chieffo
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hoye
authors.forename: Fina
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Mauri
authors.forename: Ghada W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Mikhail
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ammerer
authors.forename: Cindy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Grines
authors.forename: Liliana
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grinfeld
authors.forename: Mina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Madan
authors.forename: Patrizia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Presbitero
authors.forename: Kimberly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Skelding
authors.forename: Bonnie H
authors.initials: BH
authors.lastname: Weiner
authors.forename: Roxana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mehran
mesh_terms: D002309:Cardiology / Q000193:education; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000378:metabolism / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D002321:Career Choice; D004501:Education, Medical; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones / Q000378:metabolism; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008611:Mentors; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000193:education; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012737:Sex Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D012739:Gonadal Steroid Hormones