Article Summary and Response:
The article « La santé cardiaque des femmes est négligée par la société et par le corps médical » (Women’s heart health is neglected by society and by the medical community) discusses the disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) research, diagnosis, and treatment between women and men. Despite CVD being the leading cause of death for women worldwide, there is less awareness, funding, and representation in clinical trials for women’s heart health. Moreover, women are more likely to receive a misdiagnosis or delayed treatment due to gender biases in medical education and practice.
Response:
It is crucial to prioritize women’s heart health by increasing awareness, funding, and representation in clinical trials. The medical community should address gender biases in medical education and practice to ensure timely and accurate diagnoses and treatment for women with CVD.