Summary: While cardiovascular disease mortality rates in men have steadily declined over the last 20 years, cardiovascular mortality for women remained flat or increased slightly during the 1980s and 1990s. Additionally for over 20 years mortality rates for women have exceeded those for men. This activity will present strategies for incorporating cardiovascular disease prevention, screening and management into the care of women, as well as discuss the various pharmacologic interventions for women at risk. 0.25 CME Credits
