Particularities of coronary syndrome in women

Cardiovascular disease, including myocardial infarction, has been less studied in the female population, leading to higher mortality among women. Differences between the sexes exist in terms of clinical presentation, pathophysiology and even management. This article is a non-systematic review of literature of recent articles addressing this theme. A broader understanding of the peculiarities of coronary syndrome in women improves their management and reduces the inequality of prognosis for women.