Does ischemic cardiomyopathy behave differently in women? A holistic approach

Abstract

Ischemic heart disease is a clinically relevant entity in both men and women. However, differences have been observed in the pathophysiological mechanism in women, which determine a clinical presentation, risk factors and therapeutic treatments that may vary with respect to men. A narrative review has been carried out that reveals these differences in order to carry out a more optimal approach to ischemic cardiomyopathy in women.