As a Brazilian female cardiologist who has held leadership positions since my 40s, I understand the difficulties that women face in trying to achieve recognition and senior positions. I believe the awareness and joint efforts of both women and men can help build a more equitable future.
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Brandão, A.A. Women in cardiology in Brazil: an expected and necessary future. Nat Rev Cardiol 19, 707 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-022-00772-z
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