- Wenger, Nanette K;
- Lloyd-Jones, Donald M;
- Elkind, Mitchell SV;
- Fonarow, Gregg C;
- Warner, John J;
- Alger, Heather M;
- Cheng, Susan;
- Kinzy, Claire;
- Hall, Jennifer L;
- Roger, Véronique L;
- Association, on behalf of the American Heart
Addressing the pervasive gaps in knowledge and care delivery to reduce sex-based disparities and achieve equity is fundamental to the American Heart Association's commitment to advancing cardiovascular health for all by 2024. This presidential advisory serves as a call to action for the American Heart Association and other stakeholders around the globe to identify and remove barriers to health care access and quality for women. A concise and current summary of existing data across the areas of risk and prevention, access and delivery of equitable care, and awareness and education provides a framework to consider knowledge gaps and research needs critical toward achieving significant progress for the health and well-being of all women.