World Cardiology Conference 2026

Abstract

Introduction:Cardiovascular diseases have emerged as a significant health burden and became a leading cause of mortality in developing countries including India.With emerging research studies specific to women now exists  burgeoning evidence base on sex differences in presentation ,diagnosis management and clinical outcomes for women as compared with men in regard to suspected or diagnosed cases of CAD.CAD in Women remains underResearched Understudiedand Underrepresented.

Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and angiographic profile of women presenting with coronary artery disease (CAD) at a tertiary cardiac care center. 
Objectives : assessing the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics,as well as identifying major risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidaemia,smoking, and family history.

Material and Methods: This single-centre prospective study was conducted in the Department of Cardiology at King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam. The study population
comprised 707 patients who presented  with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) and subsequently underwentcoronary angiography for further evaluation in duration of 3 years.

Conclusion: In conclusion, this study demonstrates that in women with coronary arterydisease, factors such as older age, higher BMI, diabetes, hypertension, and postmenopausalstatus were significantly linked to obstructive CAD. Anaemia and adverse lipid profiles—including raised total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, and higher TC/HDL and TG/HDL ratios—were also more common among those with obstructive disease. In contrast, tobacco use, family history, and metabolic syndrome showed no significant association.These findings highlight the key influence of age, metabolic, and hematological factors on the severity and angiographic pattern of CAD in women.