Open AccessSex Differences in Clinical Profiles and Quality of Care Among Patients With ST ‐Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction From 2001 to 2011: Insights From the China Patient‐Centered Evaluative Assessment of Cardiac Events ( PEACE )‐Retrospective Study
Author(s) -
Du Xue,
Spatz Erica S.,
Dreyer Rachel P.,
Hu Shuang,
Wu Chaoqun,
Li Xi,
Li Jing,
Wang Sisi,
Masoudi Frederick A.,
Spertus John A.,
Nasir Khurram,
Krumholz Harlan M.,
Jiang Lixin
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.115.002157
Subject(s) - medicine , myocardial infarction , aspirin , st segment , clopidogrel , demography , pediatrics , sociology
China is experiencing a marked increase in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction hospitalizations, with 30% occurring among women and higher risk of in-hospital death in relatively younger age groups (<70). Yet, little is known about sex differences in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction presentation and management.