Acute coronary syndromes and women: A new era Journal Article

  


Authors: Pfeifer, J.; Steingart, R. M.
Article Title: Acute coronary syndromes and women: A new era
Abstract: Women with acute coronary syndromes continue to be undertreated with pharmacologic therapy and invasive procedures, despite the fact that they receive the same benefits from therapy as men. Although the older age at diagnosis for women adds complexity to clinical decision making, studies show that an aggressive medical or interventional approach to acute coronary syndromes is often warranted and should be based on patient size, comorbidity, and renal function.
Keywords: clinical trial; mortality; review; cigarette smoking; hypertension; c reactive protein; estrogen; creatinine; hemoglobin; practice guideline; age; coronary artery bypass graft; cause of death; kidney function; acetylsalicylic acid; heart infarction; stroke; diabetes mellitus; comorbidity; clopidogrel; clinical decision making; cholesterol; low density lipoprotein cholesterol; cholesterol blood level; sex difference; postmenopause; atorvastatin; beta adrenergic receptor blocking agent; dipeptidyl carboxypeptidase inhibitor; hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme a reductase inhibitor; coronary artery disease; heart protection; brain natriuretic peptide; troponin i; hyperlipidemia; ischemic heart disease; antithrombocytic agent; hormone substitution; women's health; gestagen; pravastatin; angina pectoris; heart catheterization; angiocardiography; fibrinogen receptor antagonist; acute coronary syndrome; troponin t; 11 oxothromboxane b2; creatine kinase mb; thromboxane a2; tirofiban; interventional cardiovascular procedure
Journal Title: Cardiology Review
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1092-6607
Publisher: Intellisphere, LLC  
Date Published: 2006-03-01
Start Page: 11
End Page: 16
Language: English
PROVIDER: scopus
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