…in five for stroke. Sex and gender are distinct but interacting determinants of cardiovascular health. Sex refers principally to biological characteristics, including chromosomal complement, anatomy…

…males, or binge drinking in either sex. Other definitions of unhealthy drinking include at least two drinks daily in women or three in men, or…

…AF patients. Evidence suggests that the increased stroke risk in women is more closely associated with other comorbidities and age rather than sex alone. Consequently…

…two contiguous leads [8, 10]. The specific voltage thresholds vary based on patient age, sex, and lead location, as detailed below [8, 10]: Patient Demographic…

…may occur more rapidly during childhood and early adulthood; male sex, subtle electrocardiographic abnormalities and particular genes may predict earlier disease expression. In many cardiomyopathies…

…department, as well as in primary health care. The cause (etiology) of chest pain varies according to age, sex, risk factors, type of symptoms etc…

…population measure that performs poorly at the level of the individual: it does not distinguish muscle from fat and takes no account of fat distribution…

…to sex. P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy A P2Y12 inhibitor may be used instead of aspirin for long term secondary prevention, particularly when aspirin is contraindicated, not…

…70 years Male sex Previous upper gastrointestinal disease Hepatic or renal disease Multiple cardiovascular risk factors Concomitant nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs Corticosteroid therapy Other antiplatelet…

…cells, macrophages, neurons and other tissues. This distribution helps explain why PA produces cardiovascular injury beyond its effects on blood pressure and potassium balance. The…