Key result
Male patients with acute coronary syndromes more frequently presented with ST-segment elevation (51% vs 43%, p=0.031) and hyperacute T waves compared to female patients.
Why the study?
Limited information is available on sex-specific electrocardiogram features and their prevalence in acute coronary syndrome patients.
Observational (n=841)
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Female patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes exhibit less frequent and less extensive ST-segment abnormalities and are more likely to have a normal initial ECG compared to males, which may complicate and delay clinical evaluation.
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Vitali et al. (2026) conducted an observational in Acute Coronary Syndrome (n=841). Male sex vs. Female sex was evaluated on ST-segment elevation on presentation ECG (p=0.031). Male patients with acute coronary syndromes more frequently presented with ST-segment elevation (51% vs 43%, p=0.031) and hyperacute T waves compared to female patients.
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