Track 17: Heart Disease in Women
5th World Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases Conference Dubai, UAE | March 04–06, 2026 Heart disease is often seen as a men’s health issue, but the reality is far different— cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women worldwide . Despite this alarming statistic, heart disease in women remains underdiagnosed, undertreated, and under-researched. At the 5th World Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases Conference in Dubai , Track 17: Heart Disease in Women will spotlight the unique risk factors, symptoms, and treatment challenges faced by women, while also addressing the urgent need for gender-specific strategies in prevention and care. Why Focus on Women’s Heart Health? Women often present with atypical symptoms —such as fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, or back pain—leading to delayed or missed diagnoses. Hormonal factors, pregnancy-related complications, and conditions such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and autoimmune diseases also...