Risk factors in females with ischemic heart disease

Abstract

Ischemic heart disease has been proved to be one of the most actual sociomedical problems of today. According to the World Health Organization, the ischemic heart disease is ranked first in the world in terms of morbidity and mortality among men and women. In recent years, mortality due to ischemic heart disease in men tends to decrease, whereas in women it remains stable. Analysis of scientific literature has allowed to conclude that the prevalence of risk factors in women as compared to men, and their importance in different age groups is not the same. In women, the risk factors are identified on average 10 years later than in men, but their negative impact on women's health is much stronger, which is manifested by higher death rates due to ischemic heart disease in women as compared to men.