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A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Sex Disparities in Outcomes in Patients with ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction

2026-01-04 public and global health Title + abstract only
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BackgroundSex disparities in the delivery of care and in-hospital outcomes following ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) remain a global concern. We performed an updated global meta-analysis comparing clinical outcomes between males and females with STEMI. MethodsThis study was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42024612510). We searched major electronic databases from 1st January 2000 to 7th November 2024. Pairwise meta-analysis was performed on outcomes relat...

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