Key result
Women experiencing balloon inflation-induced myocardial ischaemia had similar rates of chest discomfort as men but were more likely to report throat or jaw discomfort (OR 2.91; 95% CI 1.58-5.37).
Why the study?
Are there sex differences in reported symptoms of myocardial ischaemia during PCI balloon inflation?
Population
305 patients undergoing non-emergent percutaneous coronary intervention without haemodynamic instability…
Comparison
PCI balloon inflation maintained for 2 minutes… vs Men versus Women
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May prompt broader symptom inquiry in women with suspected ischemia; leaves open impact on diagnostic delays or outcomes.
Observational (n=305)
Are there sex differences in reported symptoms of myocardial ischaemia during PCI balloon inflation?
Odds Ratio: 2.91 (95% CI 1.58–5.37)
During ECG-affirmed ischemia, women and men report similar rates of typical chest symptoms, though women are more likely to experience throat and jaw discomfort, challenging the notion that women experience ischemia entirely differently.
Mackay et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Myocardial ischaemia (n=305). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Throat/jaw discomfort during myocardial ischaemia (OR 2.91, 95% CI 1.58-5.37). Women experiencing balloon inflation-induced myocardial ischaemia had similar rates of chest discomfort as men but were more likely to report throat or jaw discomfort (OR 2.91; 95% CI 1.58-5.37).
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