Sex Differences in Pharmacologic Optimal Medical Therapy for Ischemic Heart Disease

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Authors

Hassan A. Alhassan · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Harnoor Mann · The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Leonard Chiu · The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Bary Malik · Howard University

Malamo Countouris · University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

A. T. Charlie Johnson · University of Illinois Chicago

Abstract

Despite guideline recommendations for optimal medical therapy (OMT) for ischemic heart disease (IHD), sex disparities in pharmacologic treatment remain poorly characterized in recent years.

Topics & Keywords

Sex and Gender in Healthcare Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JACC Advances

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2026.102691

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