Key result
Women with heart failure in primary care were less likely to have an objective echocardiography diagnosis (20%) and were prescribed ACE inhibitors to a lesser extent (43%) than men (64%).
Why the study?
Are there gender differences in the diagnostic procedures and management of heart failure in primary health care?
Population
256 patients treated for symptomatic heart failure in primary health care in Atvidaberg community, Sweden.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May indicate gender disparities in primary care HF care; leaves open causal factors and need for prospective equity studies.
Observational (n=256)
No
Are there gender differences in the diagnostic procedures and management of heart failure in primary health care?
Absolute Event Rate: 43% vs 64%
This study highlights significant gaps in the objective diagnosis and evidence-based management of heart failure in primary care, with women receiving notably less optimal care than men.
Agvall et al. (2001) conducted an observational in Heart failure (n=256). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Prescription of ACE inhibitors. Women with heart failure in primary care were less likely to have an objective echocardiography diagnosis (20%) and were prescribed ACE inhibitors to a lesser extent (43%) than men (64%).
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