Cardiovascular risk in women is systematically underestimated by both - society and physicians. Women younger than 50 years of age with acute coronary syndrome have 2x higher mortality compared with age-matched men. A number of common vascular-disease-related conditions are more frequent in women than in men. Women develop a more severe or different form of vascular disease then men. Variability of onset, relative risk, and the synergy of traditional and novel risk factors creates a challenge to physicians possibly resulting in suboptimal management and disregard in women presenting with angina symptoms.