ABSTRACT
Women and men are different! This is even more so when it comes to the diagnosis, management and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. Whether it is coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, diastolic dysfunction, mitral valve prolapse and even peripheral artery disease, the sexes indeed have differences not only in diagnosis but also in treatment modalities. For example, pregnancy, menopause, metabolic syndrome and over-the-counter analgesic meds raise serious clinical concerns in women. This chapter is a testimony to the consideration that perhaps a gender-specific subspecialty should be contemplated when it comes to the evaluation of heart disease in women. At times, making the diagnosis in women as well as the treatment in women can be much more problematic as opposed to men.
