Identifying and managing chest pain in women

Andrew R. Wyant, De Shana Collett

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Abstract

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in women in the United States. Sex disparities remain despite research highlighting the unique aspects of managing women with ischemic heart disease. Increased mortality in women may be related to the critical differences in the clinical presentation of ischemic heart disease between the sexes. Sex-related differences in the pathophysiology of ischemic heart disease also influence diagnostic testing and management. This article reviews the differences in diagnosis and management between men and women with ischemic heart disease.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)48-52
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
Volume28
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 3 2015

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Chest pain
  • Health disparities
  • Ischemia
  • Ischemic heart disease
  • Women

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nurse Assisting

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