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ArticleNetherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation2021

Coronary CT angiography for suspected acute coronary syndrome: sex-associated differences.

M Arslan, J Schaap, A Moelker, P P M Rood, E Boersma, K Nieman, E A Dubois, A Dedic

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  3. Gender Medicine in Clinical Radiology Practice.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023
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  5. Sex differences in coronary artery disease.Netherlands heart journal : monthly journal of the Netherlands Society of Cardiology and the Netherlands Heart Foundation · 2021
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M ArslanDepartment of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. m.arslan@erasmusmc.nl.
J SchaapDepartment of Cardiology, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
A MoelkerDepartment of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
P P M RoodDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
E BoersmaDepartment of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
K NiemanDepartment of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
E A DuboisDepartment of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
A DedicDepartment of Cardiology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThe optimal diagnostic test in the work-up of suspected acute coronary syndrome (ACS) may differ between men and women. The aim of this study was to compare sex-associated differences between using a diagnostic strategy including early coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and standard of care (SOC).

methodsIn total, 500 patients who presented with symptoms suggestive of ACS at the emergency department were randomised between a diagnostic strategy supplemented with early CCTA and SOC.

resultsWomen were generally older than men (mean ± standard deviation 56 ± 10 vs 53 ± 10 years, p < 0.01) and were less often admitted to hospital (33% vs 44%, p = 0.02). Obstructive coronary artery disease on CCTA (> 50% luminal narrowing) was less frequently seen in women (14% vs 26%, p = 0.02), and ACS was diagnosed less often in women (5% vs 10%, p = 0.03). Women underwent less outpatient testing when early CCTA was used in the emergency department evaluation of suspected ACS (p = 0.008).

conclusionWomen had a lower incidence of obstructive CAD on CCTA and were less often admitted to hospital than men. They were subjected to less outpatient testing when early CCTA was used in the emergency department evaluation of suspected ACS.

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