The number one sickness and death factor for women worldwide is
cardiovascular disease. However, common risk factors for heart illness, like increased
blood pressure and smoking, can affect women differently than men. This has led to
unique pathophysiological features and diagnostic challenges in women, which require
different approaches than those used for men. It is, therefore, significant to appreciate
the specific risks and mechanisms of heart diseases in women in order to prevent,
diagnose and treat them. This chapter describes the current understanding of
cardiovascular diseases in women, including gender-specific risk factors,
pathophysiological mechanisms, diagnostic challenges, prevention, intervention, and
management strategies, and explores gaps and future directions. Gender development is
a complex process that is influenced by many factors, such as societal norms, culture,
and individual experiences. These factors can create challenges in diagnosis,
prevention, and intervention when it comes to maintaining cardiovascular health in
women. This chapter also discusses the importance of promoting gender equity and
empowering women, as these issues are integral to physical and mental health and,
therefore, to cardiovascular health. Finally, the article suggests strategies for resolving
these challenges and stresses the importance of continued research and action to
achieve better cardiovascular health in women.
Keywords: Arrhythmias, Cardiovascular, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, Heart disease, Myocardial infarction.
