Abstract
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States. The incidence of CHD during midlife is lower in women than men, but the gap narrows with each decade. Because women have a longer life span than men, the absolute numbers of CHD deaths are roughly equal. Effective diagnosis of CHD in women requires the recognition of gender differences in presentation and pathogenesis. Women present with atypical symptoms and are less likely to have adequate primary prevention. This article discusses the differences between men and women in CHD and examines the assessment, diagnosis, and clinical management of CHD in women.
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