Sex-Related Differences in the Prevalence of Classical, Non-Classical Risk Factors and Management of the Chronic Coronary Syndrome.

(1) Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains the leading cause of death in both sexes. The male sex is considered a classical atherosclerosis risk factor, whereas females should be protected by hormonal effects until menopause. Although there are known differences in the development, type, and prognosis of chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) between both sexes, there are no differences in approach in the guidelines.