Gender perspective in Cardiogeriatrics: can we improve the care of older female patients?

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  • Yanira Aranda Rubio Servicio de Geriatría; Hospital Universitario Central de la Cruz Roja, San José y Santa Adela. Madrid. España. / Profesora asociada; Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio. Madrid. España. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1901-5811

Keywords:

Cardiogeriatrics, Gender, Older people, gender perspective

Abstract

Yentl syndrome was coined in 1991 by Bernadine Healy, director of the National Institutes of Health, who described how cardiovascular research focused on symptoms in men, leading to erroneous clinical judgments in women. Within cardiogeriatrics, heart failure is one of the most common pathologies, generating significant consumption of healthcare resources. Therefore, providing the best scientific evidence for these patients should be a priority.

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2025-06-09

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Aranda Rubio Y. Gender perspective in Cardiogeriatrics: can we improve the care of older female patients? e202506030. Rev Esp Salud Pública [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 9 [cited 2025 Jun. 10];99(1):4 páginas. Available from: https://ojs.sanidad.gob.es/index.php/resp/article/view/1156

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