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Globally, the burden of cardiovascular disease, especially coronary artery disease (CAD), is increasing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In addition, mortality from CAD in these nations in epidemiological transition strikes relatively younger people [1]. CAD has seen a disturbing rise in its incidence among women and has become the leading cause of mortality. The WHO states that nearly one-third of all deaths among women are caused by cardiovascular disease [2]. Despite this, women in even developed nations are treated less well than men [3]. There are no data from LMICs, from representative studies, on gender disparities in the treatment of CAD. This editorial focuses on gender disparities in treatments and outcomes following an acute coronary event based on findings from a multicenter hospital-based