Abstract:Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) makes up a substantial healthcare burden. Previous research has demonstrated that women fare worse than men across a range of hospital-based ACS processes and outcomes. In the prehospital setting, the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) can identify critical ACS cases and speed access to definitive treatment. However, studies on rates of ECG acquisition among patients at risk of ACS in the prehospital setting have shown that women receive the test less frequently than men. The purpose… Show more
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