World's first universal heart attack definition to improve care for women

The world's four leading cardiovascular health organisations have agreed on the first universal definition of a heart attack, in what doctors are calling a generational shift in medical guidance. The new standards specifically upgrade recognition of heart attack types that primarily affect women, who have long been deprioritised in cardiac care. The move is expected to improve diagnosis and treatment for millions of female patients worldwide.

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