National Trends of Gender Disparity in Canadian Cardiovascular Society Guidelines Authors from 2001-2020

Abstract Background The representation of women in cardiology remains low compared to men, particularly in leadership positions. We evaluated the gender differences in the authorship of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) guidelines. Methods All CCS guidelines were identified from 2001-2020. Gender was assessed based on pronoun use in the biographies and social media of the authors. Only primary panel authors were included in our analysis. Stratified analyses were performed based on sub-specialties. Results 76 guidelines were identified, including 1172 authors (26% women, 74% men, p Conclusion There is a persistent gap in the inclusion of women authors in CCS guidelines, which has not changed over time. Further efforts are required to promote women's inclusion in leadership, which may lead to authorship and of the guidelines.