Key result
Female sex in acute coronary syndrome is associated with presentation 5 to 10 years later than men and less frequent guideline-directed care, though short-term mortality has fallen below 10% for both.
Why the study?
Relevant sex-specific differences exist in the pathobiology, clinical presentation, and management of ACS, but females still face diagnostic delays and disparities in guideline-directed care.
Population
Patients with ACS
Comparison
Women vs men
Design
Review
Authors
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Sex-specific ACS presentations now require adjusted diagnostic thresholds in women; extends evidence into guideline-directed tailored management.
This review highlights significant sex-specific disparities in the presentation and management of ACS, emphasizing that women often present later, with atypical symptoms, and receive less guideline-directed care.
Wenzl et al. (2023) conducted a review in Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated. Female sex in acute coronary syndrome is associated with presentation 5 to 10 years later than men and less frequent guideline-directed care, though short-term mortality has fallen below 10% for both.
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