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Sex Differences in 2-Year Mortality after Hospital Discharge for Myocardial Infarction.

Authors :
Vaccarino, Viola
Krumholz, Harlan M.
Yarzebski, Jorge
Gore, Joel M.
Goldberg, Robert J.
Source :
Annals of Internal Medicine. 02/06/2001, Vol. 134 Issue 3, p173-181. 9p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Determines whether an interaction between sex and age affects 2-year mortality after myocardial infarction. Patient characteristics according to age; Higher mortality rate in women versus men; Effect of sex on risk for death 2 years after hospital discharge for every 10-year decrease in age.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00034819
Volume :
134
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Annals of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4611091
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-134-3-200102060-00007