Sex Differences in Medical Care and Early Death After Acute Myocardial Infarction

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Authors

Hani Jneid · University of California, Los Angeles

Gregg C. Fonarow · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Christopher P. Cannon · Los Angeles Medical Center

Adrian F. Hernandez · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Igor F. Palacios · American Heart Association

Andrew Maree · Los Angeles Medical Center

Quinn S. Wells

Abstract

Overall, no sex differences in in-hospital mortality rates after AMI were observed after multivariable adjustment. However, women with STEMI had higher adjusted mortality rates than men. The underuse of evidence-based treatments and delayed reperfusion among women represent potential opportunities for reducing sex disparities in care and outcome after AMI.

Topics & Keywords

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research Sex and Gender in Healthcare Cardiac Health and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 118, Issue 25, pp. 2803-2810

DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.108.789800

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