Why the study?
The study was conducted to determine gender differences in symptoms, treatment, and behaviors among individuals presenting with ACS.
Population
366 conscious/orientated patients hospitalized in a cardiology intensive care unit with ACS
Comparison
Women vs men
Design
Comparative, cross-sectional study
Key result
Women with acute coronary syndrome were significantly more likely to present with atypical symptoms such as nausea (75.8% vs 48.0%) and be diagnosed with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction compared to men.
Authors
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May warrant sex-specific symptom vigilance in ACS evaluation; extends observational sex differences but leaves clinical impact open.
Cross-Sectional (n=366)
No
Absolute Event Rate: 75.8% vs 48%
p-value: p=<0.001
Women with acute coronary syndrome present with more atypical symptoms and non-STEMI diagnoses than men, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive clinical evaluation to prevent delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Özlem Ceyhan (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=366). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Presentation with atypical symptoms (e.g., nausea) (p=<0.001). Women with acute coronary syndrome were significantly more likely to present with atypical symptoms such as nausea (75.8% vs 48.0%) and be diagnosed with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction compared to men.
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