Sex differences in characteristics and outcome in acute coronary syndrome patients in the Netherlands

BACKGROUND: Sex differences in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) have been reported, but little is known about the situation in the Netherlands. METHODS: This registry is a merge of available data on ACS patients in the electronic data capture systems of 11 centres with 24/7 interventional cardiology services. We included patients >18 years undergoing a cardiac catheterisation between 2010-2012. We evaluated sex differences in clinical and procedural characteristics and 1‑year mortality. RESULTS: A total of 29,265 ACS patients (8,720 women and 20,545 men) were registered. Women were on average... Mehr ...