Sex-related differences in heart failure

Leslie C. Hussey, Sonya Hardin

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Abstract

Heart failure (HF) is a complex syndrome that is generally defined as cardiac output not adequate to meet the circulatory demands of the body. HF is at the end of the continuum of cardiovascular disease and preceded by an initiating event such as myocardial infarction, untreated hypertension, idiopathic cause, congenital heart disease, or pulmonary hypertension. In recent years, research has revealed differences in various aspects of HF between men and women including risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and response to treatment. Therefore, the purpose of this review is to review these sex-related differences between men and women who live with HF.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)215-223
Number of pages9
JournalHeart and Lung: Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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