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July 1, 2025Open HeartOpen Access

Exploring sex differences in mortality among acute myocardial infarction

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LCLorenzo CangianoUniversity of PisaABAlice BonomiCentro Cardiologico MonzinoNCNicola CosentinoCentro Cardiologico Monzino

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Analysis reports increased mortality in women with acute myocardial infarction, suggesting undertreatment and age are key factors.

Key Points

  • Women with acute myocardial infarction had significantly higher in-hospital mortality rates, 10% compared to 5% for men.
  • Females experienced higher 1-year mortality, at 24%, while men were at 14%, indicating a crucial gender disparity.
  • The analysis employed path analysis to reveal that age and undertreatment during hospitalization were major contributors to these mortality differences.
  • Addressing the gaps in treatment and care for women with acute myocardial infarction could significantly improve their outcomes.

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Cangiano et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af33d5cf1dd9ea359e874bhttps://doi.org/10.1136/openhrt-2025-003517
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