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PCI Considerations in Women: Gender-Specific Outcomes and Challenges

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Despite major advancements in therapies aimed at reducing the dreaded complications of heart disease, cardiovascular disease still remains the leading cause of death among women accounting for more deaths than cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and pneumonia combined (Leading causes of death in females United States, 2007. [Webpage]. 2011; leading causes of death in females for 2007. Available at: http://www.cdc.gov/women/lcod/. Accessed 14 Apr 2012). Furthermore, differences in presentation, treatment, and outcome exist between men and women, but these differences are often difficult to quantify, partly due to an underrepresentation of women in clinical trials. As life expectancy increases, the prevalence of CAD among women will increase thereby necessitating a more thorough understanding of treatment differences between genders. Current advances in research and therapies show promise to elucidate the inherent gender differences and improve outcomes.

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