title: Peripheral arterial disease in women.
abstract: Women with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are not well identified in cardiology         practice, are undertreated, and have different relative risks for development of PAD         than men. Recognizing that PAD is considered a coronary artery disease risk equivalent         emphasizes that primary care physicians and cardiologists need to be aggressive for         screening and treatment of this disorder. This article reviews the prevalence and risk         factors for PAD in women, sex-based differences in development of PAD, and current         screening and treatment recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Mid-America Cardiology, University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS, USA.
authors.forename: Ashley
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Simmons
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Steffen
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D016387:Women's Health