Expert Opinion on Screening and Risk Stratification of Heart Diseases in Indian Women
Asha Moorthy,
Satish K,
Javed Khan
et al.
Abstract:This expert opinion addresses the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among Indian women, suggesting strategies for screening and risk assessment. A panel of expert cardiologists ( n = 99) developed a questionnaire for screening CVD and risk stratification, analyzing discussion points and opinions to formulate recommendations. Experts strongly agreed that ischemic heart diseases remain underdiagnosed and undertreated among Indian women. Women should be screened for future risk of atherosclerotic CVD a… Show more
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