Under-investigation and delays experienced by females presenting with chest pain to Emergency Departments: a study of five linked Canadian hospitals.

Puntos clave

• 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.