New editorial: The essential role of sex and gender in atherosclerosis research: a statement from the Editorial Board of Atherosclerosis and Executive Committee of the European Atherosclerosis Society
This important editorial represents a joint statement from the Editorial Board of Atherosclerosis and the Executive Committee of the European Atherosclerosis Society, affirming our shared commitment to meaningfully integrate sex and gender considerations into atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease research, education, and patient care.
Understanding how sex and gender influence atherosclerosis is not only a scientific priority—it is a fundamental step toward achieving equitable, high-quality care for all.
- Biological and sociocultural factors can lead to significant differences in disease development, risk, and treatment response between women and men.
- A nuanced, sex- and gender-informed approach will enhance our ability to uncover mechanisms, improve diagnosis, and deliver personalized treatment strategies.
- EAS and the journal Atherosclerosis are aligned in their mission to reduce the global burden of cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death worldwide—through inclusive, high-impact science.
Read the full statement to learn more about how we can reshape cardiovascular research and care through a sex- and gender-sensitive lens: