Abstract:Despite advances in the management of ischemic heart disease worldwide, mortality in women remains disproportionally high in comparison to men, particularly in women under the age of 55. The greater prevalence of ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) in women has been highlighted as a potential cause of this disparity. Moreover, current guideline recommendations for computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) as the first line of investigation for stable chest pain may further amplify thi… Show more
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