Why the study?
Women are more frequently diagnosed with MINOCA, but the influence of sex on long-term outcomes remains unclear.
Does male sex predict worse long-term outcomes compared to female sex in patients with MINOCA?
Does male sex predict worse long-term outcomes compared to female sex in patients with MINOCA?
In patients with MINOCA, male sex is associated with higher 3-year rates of adverse events, including mortality and myocardial infarction, despite being younger and having less diabetes at baseline.
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Males with MINOCA may face higher long-term MI and mortality risk; leaves open need for sex-specific management trials.
Milewski et al. (2025) studied this question.
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