Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health: Cardiovascular Disease

FACT SHEET

Published 9/6/23
cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, with one in five female deaths due to CVD each year.

Innovations in diagnostics and screenings can provide access to critical health information and can help women make informed decisions about their heart health.

In recognition of World Heart Day on September 29, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) published the Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health: Cardiovascular Disease Fact Sheet to highlight the impact of CVD on women’s health and share information about the role of diagnostics – like blood tests, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, or stress tests – on health across the lifespan.

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This fact sheet is part of the Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health Series, created to share educational information about the value of innovative diagnostics across disease states and conditions. This year’s series focuses on cancer and healthy aging.

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SWHR’s Value of Diagnostics within Women’s Health series is supported by an educational sponsorship from Roche. SWHR maintains independence and editorial control over program development, content, and work products.