Background: Cardiogenic shock CS is the most severe form of acute heart failure. Discrepancies have been reported between sexes regarding delays, pathways and invasive strategies in CS complicating acute myocardial infarction. However, effect of sex on the prognosis of unselected CS remains controversial. Objectives: The aim was to analyze the impact of sex on aetiology, management and prognosis of CS.
Results: Among the CS patients included, were women Women were older, less smokers, with less history of ischemic cardiac disease At admission, women presented less cardiac arrest 5. Ischemia was the most frequent trigger irrespective of sex We found no major difference in medication and organ support.
Thirty-day mortality Conclusion: Despite some more favorable parameters in initial presentation and no significant difference in medication and support, women shared similar poor prognosis than men. Further analysis is required to cover the lasting gap in knowledge regarding sex specificities to distinguish between differences and inequalities. Published by Elsevier Inc.
All rights reserved. Abstract Background: Cardiogenic shock CS is the most severe form of acute heart failure. Associated data ClinicalTrials.
