Sex differences in prodromal symptoms in acute coronary syndrome in patients aged 55 years or younger

Conclusions
Prior to ACS, women were more likely to experience prodromal symptoms and seek medical attention than men. Prehospital care was generally similar between sexes but demonstrated underutilisation of risk-reduction therapies in at-risk young adults.

Source: Heart - May 10, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Khan, N. A., Daskalopoulou, S. S., Karp, I., Eisenberg, M. J., Pelletier, R., Tsadok, M. A., Dasgupta, K., Norris, C. M., Pilote, L., for the GENESIS PRAXY Team, Bacon, Cox, Engert, Ghali, Humphries, Lavoie, Rabi, So, Stark, Tagalakis, Thanassoulis, Shimo Tags: Coronary artery disease Source Type: research