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What percentage of undiagnosed coronary artery disease patients are female?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No precise #: While a exact # isnt really known, we know women tend to be missed due to atypical symptoms and late presentation. They also have more coronary artery vasospasm. So women need special attention and not be dismissed when they present with chest pain thats not the "text book" description.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

#1 killer of : Women & men in U.S....That's what CAD disease is. Another sobering statistic ...50% of people (men & women) are diagnosed with CAD when they present with their first heart attack. Talk to your physician about appropriate asymptomatic screenings like cimt or coronary artery calcium ct.

Answered 10/3/2016

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