Accelerating action in women's heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet systemic gender disparities in diagnosis, treatment and outcomes persist. Addressing these challenges requires the integration of sex-specific research into clinical practice and reform of healthcare policies. This article highlights key issues in women's heart health, outlining strategies for equitable, evidence-based care.
Authors
- Maggie Simpson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1781-4978)
- Nurul H Abdul Samad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1364-8311)
- Maria F. Paton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8517-4621)
Institutions
- University of Leeds (GB)
- University of Edinburgh (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Cardiac Nursing
- Published
- 2025-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjca.2025.0013
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00