Coronary artery disease in women: the myth still exists, unfortunately.
There is a large media effort available in an effort to increase awareness of coronary artery disease in women. Despite this, there is still a misconception among some people and, unfortunately, some health care providers that heart disease is a man's disease. This article reviews some of the information about women as related to coronary artery disease; a short review of the literature, symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatment pertinent to women; and action nurses can take to help educate the public, and other health care providers, about this deadly threat.
Miracle
Vickie A
VA
Bellarmine University, School of Nursing, Louisville, Kentucky 40223, USA. miracle@aol.com
D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012307:Risk Factors