Cardiologists call for overhaul of male-centric heart guidelines

By Harriet Alexander
Updated October 29 2016 - 10:13am, first published October 11 2016 - 5:16pm
Ruth Budge wears a pacemaker after she was diagnosed with sinus node disease. Photo: Supplied
Ruth Budge wears a pacemaker after she was diagnosed with sinus node disease. Photo: Supplied
The clinical guidelines for managing cardiovascular disease are tailored to men. Photo: iStock
The clinical guidelines for managing cardiovascular disease are tailored to men. Photo: iStock

Ruth Budge refused to believe her cardiologist when he told her she had a cardiac arrhythmia and was at grave risk.

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