The Current Awareness and Knowledge of the Impact of Gender on Cardiovascular Health

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S for women, accounting for nearly 400,000 deaths [1]. Recent studies have shown declining mortality rates from cardiovascular disease within those over 65 years of age; however, mortality rates have remained nearly stagnant within younger women [2]. As sex and gender-based differences in presentation, pathophysiology and outcomes of CVD are becoming more understood, the lack of awareness of such differences must be addressed.