Sec. 725. Women’s heart health educational material: development; distribution
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Director of the Defense Health Agency, shall develop and distribute evidence-based educational materials for health care providers and patients in the military health care system regarding women’s cardiovascular health. Materials for patients shall include information on the following: Women’s risk factors for heart disease. Actions women can take to improve or maintain positive cardiovascular health.
The presentation and symptoms of cardiovascular disease, including symptoms that may be more common or only occur in women. Symptoms of a cardiovascular event, including symptoms that may be more common or only occur in women; Materials for a health care provider shall— include information relevant to the provision of cardiovascular health care; and be specific to the practice of such provider. Materials shall include the following information: Gender-based differences in the presentation of cardiovascular disease.
Gender-based differences in the causes and presentation of cardiovascular events, including heart attacks, Gender-based differences in appropriate methods to identify and treat cardiovascular disease. Gender-based differences in risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment guidelines, including those that are specifically for women. Guidance on counseling patients with respect to risks, presentation, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
The Secretary shall distribute such materials to health care providers in the military health care system and TRICARE beneficiaries. Such materials may be physical or digital.