Reveals the enormous variance of gender-based difference in the practice of cardiology among a female patient population presents the key features of cardiovascular illness within a female population Review the technological developments in cardiology as they respond to a female-specific pattern of CAD and heart failure Contains practical cases to illustrate key concepts This book provides a much-needed, internationally oriented text, focusing on specific aspects of heart disease in women. Despite a large amount of information available, there is still considerable confusion regarding female patients. As such, the book highlights the health events that occur during aging in women and that may influence the future CVD risk. For instance, pregnancy-related disorders are important predictors for CVD risk in women, and inflammatory diseases like rheumatic, thyroid disorders, etc, which also interfere with CVD risk, are also more common in women.