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September 27, 2025Revista de Investigación e Innovación en Ciencias de la SaludOpen Access

Sex- and Gender-Related Disparities in the Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Mixed-Methods Study

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MFMarta Ferraz‐TorresOGO. Garcia

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Overview

Mixed-methods study reveals treatment disparities in acute coronary syndrome by gender, highlighting biases.

Key Points

  • Women experience longer delays in seeking help for acute coronary syndrome, and receive fewer treatments compared to men.
  • Among 478 patients analyzed, men had higher rates of fibrinolysis and angioplasty compared to women, indicating treatment disparities.
  • The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews of patients and physicians.
  • Findings suggest the need for addressing gender biases and improving management strategies for acute coronary syndrome in women.

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Ferraz‐Torres et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d7b3ddeebfec0fc5236679https://doi.org/10.46634/riics.467
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