Ker, James A.2018-11-012018-11-012018-08Ker, J 2018, 'The risk of CAD in women', The Specialist Forum, vol. 18, no. 7, pp. 15-16.2218-8282http://hdl.handle.net/2263/67116A therosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a chronic disorder that develops throughout life causing no symptoms. However, with progression to an advanced stage, symptoms of ischaemia appear, terminating in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and a high risk of sudden death. Atherosclerotic CVD occurs in both men and women.en© The Specialist ForumChronic disorderRiskCardiovascular disease (CVD)Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)Article