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NHLBI WORKSHOP on Women and
Ischemia Syndrome Evaluation (WISE): Diagnosis and Pathophysiology of
Ischemic Heart Disease
October 2-4, 2002 Marriott
Inn Baltimore Washington International Airport |
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MISSION STATEMENT
The overall goal of the workshop is to provide
recommendations for applied research and education in detecting coronary heart
disease (CHD) in women. This goal will be accomplished by bringing together
experts in CHD detection in women as well as experts in research translation
and health communications. The workshop is planned in collaboration with
investigators of major studies /databases to facilitate an interactive forum
addressing present research concerns and recommending novel, research
directions and clinical application. Steering committee chairpersons are Drs.
Noel Bairey Merz and Robert Bonow.
The specific workshop objectives are to:
- Review results from the WISE study and other CHD
studies in women to improve our understanding of gender differences in the
manifestation and detection of cardiac ischemia;
- Foster exchange of novel ideas between scientists
and experts in applied science and education;
- Identify key research results for translation into
clinical practice; and
- Provide recommendations on gender-based education
for health professionals, patients, and the public.
The workshop will also provide an opportunity to
develop a unified and comprehensive strategy for CHD education in women,
including enhancing translation and education for the public and health
professionals regarding women's health issues as it relates to recognition of
ischemic presentations and early symptoms of acute myocardial infarction. This
workshop is not intended as a consensus conference.
The workshops will target the following areas:
- Diagnosis of Stable Ischemia and CHD
- Ischemia: Pathophysiology vs. Gender
- Diagnosis of Acute Cardiac Ischemia: Gender
issues
- Lessons from Hormone Replacement Trials
- Gender Related Risk Factors for CHD
- Key Messages About Heart Disease Symptoms in
Women and Recommendations for Clinical Practice and Public Education
- New Frontiers in Detection of CHD in Women
The discussions of the key topics will provide a base
for drafting recommendations. At the end of the workshop, the recommendations
will be prioritized, and formalized. The final draft will be submitted for
publication.
It is anticipated the workshop will provide a unique
opportunity to chart a new course for applied research in CHD in women and
provide an updated science-based message about early recognition of CHD in
women.
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Please send your feedback, comments, and
questions to Suzanne Goldberg at goldbergs@nhlbi.nih.gov.
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