Background: It was suggested that body fat distribution differs across ethnic groups, and this
may be important when considering risk of disease. Previous studies have not adequately …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of mortality in women. In fact, CVD is
responsible for a third of all deaths of women worldwide and half of all deaths of women over …

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is gaining recognition as an important
cause of myocardial infarction, especially in young women. There has been a surge in the …

BACKGROUND: After its initial diagnosis, atrial fibrillation (AF) may progress from paroxysmal
to chronic AF (CAF). The rate of progression and risk factors for progression are not clearly …

Background—Although sex differences in coronary artery disease have received considerable
attention, few studies have dealt with sex differences in the most common sustained …

Objectives : This study was designed to examine the use of cardiovascular medications and
outcomes in patients with heart failure (HF) and renal dysfunction. Background : Renal …

Background— Current observational studies on warfarin use and the risk for stroke and
bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing dialysis found conflicting results. …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the 5-year outcome following
transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). Background : Little is known about long-term …

This study uses data from the 1994 National Population Health Survey and applies the methods
developed by Wagstaff and van Doorslaer (1994, measuring inequalities in health in the …

Background : “Gender” reflects social norms for women and men, whereas “sex” defines
biological characteristics. Gender-related characteristics explain some differences in access to …