Gender differences in acute myocardial infarction-A nationwide German real-life analysis from 2014 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Female sex was reported to be associated with an unfavorable outcome in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In this nationwide analysis we assessed sex differences in acute outcomes of AMI and recent trends in patient healthcare.

Methods

We analyzed 875 735 German cases hospitalized with a main diagnosis of ST- (STEMI) and non ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) between January 01 2014 and December 31 2017 regarding morbidity, in-hospital mortality and treatments. A multivariable logistic regression model was designed to evaluate the use of interventions and their impact on in-hospital mortality.

Results

STEMI cases decreased from 72 894 in 2014 to 68 213 in 2017, with 70% assignable to men. Female sex was associated with older age (74 vs. 62 years),

SUBMITTER: Kuehnemund L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8259152 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature