Ischemic Heart Disease in Young Women: JACC Review Topic of the Week

Margo B. Minissian, Puja K. Mehta, Sharonne N. Hayes, Ki Park, Janet Wei, C. Noel Bairey Merz, Leslie Cho, Annabelle Santos Volgman, Islam Y. Elgendy, Mamas Mamas, Melinda B. Davis, Harmony R. Reynolds, Kelly Epps, Kathryn Lindley, Malissa Wood, Odayme Quesada, Gregory Piazza, Carl J. Pepine

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Abstract

The Cardiovascular Disease in Women Committee of the American College of Cardiology convened a working group to develop a consensus regarding the continuing rise of mortality rates in young women aged 35 to 54 years. Heart disease mortality rates in young women continue to increase. Young women have increased mortality secondary to ischemic heart disease (IHD) compared with comparably aged men and similar mortality to that observed among older women. The authors reviewed the published evidence, including observational and mechanistic/translational data, and identified knowledge gaps pertaining to young women. This paper provides clinicians with pragmatic, evidence-based management strategies for young women at risk for IHD. Next-step research opportunities are outlined. This report presents highlights of the working group review and a summary of suggested research directions to advance the IHD field in the next decade.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1014-1022
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology
Volume80
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 6 2022

Keywords

  • disease
  • heart
  • ischemic
  • mortality
  • women

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