title: Cardiovascular disease in women: prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, pathogenesis.
abstract: The significant impact of cardiovascular disease on women is receiving increasing attention, and as a result, we are becoming aware of notable sex differences in the underlying mechanisms, presentation, and response to treatment. This review highlights the importance of continued research focused on women.
authors.affiliation: Heart and Vascular Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Sahar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Naderi
authors.forename: Leslie S
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Cho
mesh_terms: D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020249:Hormone Replacement Therapy; D006801:Humans; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D004967:Estrogens; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D011372:Progestins; D001241:Aspirin