Discrepancies in post-ST-elevation myocardial infarction care in women compared with men: evaluating for implicit bias —a single-centre study

Conclusions Our study identified excellent adherence with recommended guidelines, challenging recent data both internationally and from the Victorian Cardiac Outcomes Registry (VCOR). Pharmacological and revascularisation management post-STEMI for both male and female patients was equal, suggesting implicit b ias is not universal and may be institutional. Health services should evaluate their practices to identify sources of implicit bias, which may influence their management of women presenting with a STEMI.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research