Sex Differences in Functional and CT Angiography Testing in Patients With Suspected Coronary Artery Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although risk stratification is an important goal of cardiac noninvasive tests (NITs), few contemporary data exist on the prognostic value of different NITs according to patient sex.

Objectives

The goal of this study was to compare the results and prognostic information derived from anatomic versus stress testing in stable men and women with suspected coronary artery disease.

Methods

In 8,966 patients tested at randomization (4,500 to computed tomography angiography [CTA], 52% female; 4,466 to stress testing, 53% female), we assessed the relationship between sex and NIT results and between sex and a composite of death, myocardial infarction, or unstable angina hospitalization.

Results

In women, a positive CTA (≥70% stenosis) was less likely than a po

SUBMITTER: Pagidipati NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4892993 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature