Bmc Cardiovasc Disor
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Bmc Cardiovasc Disor · May 2016
Multicenter StudySex differences in in-hospital mortality following a first acute myocardial infarction: symptomatology, delayed presentation, and hospital setting.
Women generally wait longer than men prior to seeking treatment for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). They are more likely to present with atypical symptoms, and are less likely to be admitted to coronary or intensive care units (CCU or ICU) compared to similarly-aged males. Women are more likely to die during hospital admission. Sex differences in the associations of delayed arrival, admitting ward, and mortality have not been thoroughly investigated. ⋯ Our study stresses the need to reappraise decision making in patient selection for admission to specialised care units, whilst raising awareness of possible sex-related bias in management of patients diagnosed with an AMI.