New heart attack definition promises better care for women
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The world's four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed the first universal definition of a heart attack, announced at the European Society of Cardiology's annual congress in Munich on August 28, 2026. The new guidelines upgrade three types of attack that are up to 10 times more common in women, caused by childbirth, exercise and emotional stress, which had previously been deprioritised and undertreated.
The agreement was announced this week; implementation in clinical practice worldwide will require training and adoption by healthcare systems over time.
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