Under-investigation and delays experienced by females presenting with chest pain to Emergency Departments: a study of five linked Canadian hospitals. | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Under-investigation and delays experienced by females presenting with chest pain to Emergency Departments: a study of five linked Canadian hospitals.
Key Points
Patients with chest pain experience significant delays in diagnosis, particularly female patients.
On average, the diagnostic process for females is notably longer compared to males, complicating care.
Observational analysis across five linked hospitals highlights the systemic issues in emergency departments.
This discrepancy in treatment times may impact outcomes, emphasizing a need for targeted interventions.