Jan 11

OpinionSexism in medicine: Not all hearts beat the same:

Heart attacks are considered a male disease – partly because they often go unrecognized in women ...

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Sexism in medicine: Not all hearts beat the same

Gender-Specific Care for Women's Heart Health

Women often face delayed heart attack diagnosis; 60% of patients at specialized centers have vasospastic angina pectoris.

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Cardiovascular diseases in women present differently than in men, leading to frequent misdiagnoses.

The Women's Heart Center in Würselen uses specialized tests to detect coronary artery spasms invisible in standard exams.

Many women endure years of incorrect diagnoses before receiving proper treatment, averaging eight years and 17 doctor visits.

Gender medicine aims to improve understanding and care by addressing sex-specific cardiac differences.

I don’t want to hate my heart anymore.
— Laura Juntersdorf, reflecting on her experiences with heart disease and the challenges in receiving a diagnosis.

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Michael Becker

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Heart

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inner organ for the circulation of blood

Sexism

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prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender