Women, according to a new study, are more likely than men to die within 30 days of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), which causes unstable angina or a heart attack.
But in analyzing data on more than 136,000 participants, researchers pointed to a number of factors that explained the mortality gender gap – including the severity and type of ACS and the fact that women with ACS were older and had a greater incidence of underlying conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes. Understanding such differences between men and women can lead to better diagnosis and treatment of ACS for everyone.
Source: Health Insider
Good info, thanks Dr. Bob
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. The info on heart attacks keeps improving. Exercise, good diet, and a positive mental attitude are a good start toward heart longevity.
Take care,
Dr. Bob Moulas