Coronary disease & ACSGuideline or statement
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Premenopausal Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
- Scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Tailor management to the unique pathophysiology: early diagnosis, low threshold for invasive angiography if appropriate, special consideration in the pregnant patient
Secondary prevention must address traditional CV and disease-specific risk factors, considering current or future pregnancies and lactation
Cardiac rehabilitation must be strongly encouraged; attend to potential post-ACS depression and anxiety
Original publication
Acute Coronary Syndromes in Premenopausal Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 3 February 2026. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001416
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