Key result
CVD in women remains underrecognized and undertreated, frequently involving microvascular dysfunction and delayed care.
Why the study?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women but is often underrecognized and undertreated, with unique diagnostic and treatment challenges.
Population
Women with or at risk for cardiovascular disease
Design
Review article for clinical nurses
Authors
Loading...
Raises awareness of CVD undertreatment in women; leaves open impact of nurse-led advocacy on outcomes.
This review highlights the underrecognition and undertreatment of cardiovascular disease in women, emphasizing the role of nurses in advocacy and evidence-based primary prevention.
Blakeman et al. (2023) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease in women is often underrecognized and undertreated, with women more likely to experience ischemia related to microvascular dysfunction and delays in treatment.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: