Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US, with more women dying from heart disease than men. Women may have different presentatio

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This book reviews all aspects of the diagnosis and management of heart disease in women, covering areas such as gender differences in metabolic syndrome, hypert

Even though slightly over half of the U.S. population is female, medical research historically has neglected the health needs of women. However, over the past t

Cardiovascular disease (CVD), once thought to be confined primarily to industrialized nations, has emerged as a major health threat in developing countries. Car