Gender Differences in Coronary Heart Disease
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Author(s)
Khamis, RYJ
Ammari, T
Mikhail, G
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Learning objectives
Curriculum sections: 2.8 (Acute Coronary Syndromes) and 2.9 (Chronic Ischaemic Heart disease).
Learning objectives: outline the differences in the presentation patterns, clinical characteristics, behavioural characteristics and clinical outcomes relating to gender and coronary heart disease (CHD). This will incorporate the following:
Knowledge: understand the benefit of cardiovascular interventions in women in comparison with men in both the acute and chronic presentations of CHD. Delineate the data reflecting the need for more research into women and heart disease, coupled with more patient and physician education.
Skills: learn the presentation patterns and gender-specific issues related to patients presenting with CHD.
Behaviours and attitudes: discuss the preconceived ideas around gender and heart disease, emphasising the need for enhanced assessment of women with heart disease.
Curriculum sections: 2.8 (Acute Coronary Syndromes) and 2.9 (Chronic Ischaemic Heart disease).
Learning objectives: outline the differences in the presentation patterns, clinical characteristics, behavioural characteristics and clinical outcomes relating to gender and coronary heart disease (CHD). This will incorporate the following:
Knowledge: understand the benefit of cardiovascular interventions in women in comparison with men in both the acute and chronic presentations of CHD. Delineate the data reflecting the need for more research into women and heart disease, coupled with more patient and physician education.
Skills: learn the presentation patterns and gender-specific issues related to patients presenting with CHD.
Behaviours and attitudes: discuss the preconceived ideas around gender and heart disease, emphasising the need for enhanced assessment of women with heart disease.
Date Issued
2016-04-28
Date Acceptance
2016-03-25
Citation
Heart, 2016, 102, pp.1142-1149
ISSN
1468-201X
Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group
Start Page
1142
End Page
1149
Journal / Book Title
Heart
Volume
102
Copyright Statement
Copyright © 2016, BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Cardiovascular Society
Subjects
Cardiovascular System & Hematology
1102 Cardiovascular Medicine And Haematology
Publication Status
Published