Sex preferences in cardiovascular testing: the contribution of the patient-physician discussion.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Prior studies suggest that a decreased cardiac catheterization rate for women with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is partially attributed to gender differences in patient preferences for testing. The hypothesis was that these preferences are influenced by physician recommendations for cardiovascular testing.

Methods

This was a cohort study of patients who presented to an emergency department (ED) with chest pain. At the time of ED disposition, patients were surveyed to assess whether or not the doctor discussed the possibility of coronary artery disease (CAD), the physician's recommendations for diagnostic testing, and the patient's preferences for further testing. The survey was repeated at the time of discharge from the hospital if the patient was admitted and ag

SUBMITTER: Golden KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3810172 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature