Gender-based issues in interventional cardiology: a consensus statement from the Women in Innovations (WIN) initiative.
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 revascularisation 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 training of female interventional cardiologists.
San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Milan, Italy. chieffo.alaide@hsr.it
Alaide
A
Chieffo
Angela
A
Hoye
Fina
F
Mauri
Ghada W
GW
Mikhail
Michelle
M
Ammerer
Cindy
C
Grines
Liliana
L
Grinfeld
Mina
M
Madan
Patrizia
P
Presbitero
Kimberly A
KA
Skelding
Bonnie H
BH
Weiner
Roxana
R
Mehran
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