Key result
Coronary artery disease in women presents with unique characteristics, including a higher prevalence of microvascular disease and specific risk factors, necessitating sex-specific management strategies.
Supports sex-specific CAD strategies in practice now; confirms microvascular predominance and extends calls for tailored trials.
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Sharma et al. (2013) conducted a review in Coronary Artery Disease. Coronary artery disease in women presents with unique characteristics, including a higher prevalence of microvascular disease and specific risk factors, necessitating sex-specific management strategies.
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