As populations age worldwide, the burden of valvular heart disease has grown
exponentially, and so has the proportion of affected women. Although rheumatic valve …

Socioeconomic disparities in cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes exist among women,
particularly those of minority racial or ethnic backgrounds. Barriers to optimal cardiovascular …

In the pursuit of mental and physical health, effective pain management stands as a
cornerstone. Here, we examine a potential sex bias in pain management. Leveraging …

Women-focused cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR; phase II) aims to better engage women,
and might result in better quality of life than traditional programs. This first clinical practice …

Health disparities remain ubiquitous in the United States despite initiatives by the federal
government and other organizations. A long-term solution for health inequity is needed in …

Health care teams are most effective at addressing complex problems and improving health
outcomes for underserved populations when team members bring diverse life experiences …

Biological and sociocultural differences between men and women are complex and likely
account for most of the variations in the epidemiology and treatment outcomes of coronary …

In the United States, race-based disparities in cardiovascular disease care have proven to
be pervasive, deadly, and expensive. African American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and …

A healthcare provider's gender not only influences patients' health-related behaviors but
also the reliability of health information. Grounded in the Computers Are Social Actors …

Background Discrepancies in cardiovascular care for women are well described, but few
data assess the entire patient journey for chest pain care. Objectives This study aimed to …