Sex-related differences in clinical outcomes among patients with myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary artery disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Chaudhary, Rahul; Bashline, Michael; Novelli, Enrico M.; Bliden, Kevin P.; Tantry, Udaya S.; Olafiranye, Oladipupo; Rahman, Aref; Gurbel, Paul A.; Pacella, John J.
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    International Journal of Cardiology
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Among patients who present with acute myocardial infarction (MI), 2-6% are found to have non-obstructive coronary arteries (NOCA). Patients with MINOCA are more commonly women and present at a younger age (51-59 years). The influence of sex on adverse event rates remains unclear.