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Kim YM, Delen D. Critical assessment of health disparities across subpopulation groups through a social determinants of health perspective: The case of type 2 diabetes patients. Inform Health Soc Care 2017; 43:172-185. [PMID: 29035610 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2017.1364244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Studies on diabetes have shown that population subgroups have varying rates of medical events and related procedures; however, existing studies have investigated either medical events or procedures, and hence, it is unknown whether disparities exist between medical events and procedures. PURPOSE The objective of this study is to investigate how diabetes-related medical events and procedures are different across population subgroups through a social determinants of health (SDH) perspective. METHODS Because the purpose of this manuscript is to explore whether statistically significant health disparities exist across population subgroups regarding diabetes patients' medical events and procedures, group difference test methods were employed. Diabetes patients' data were drawn from the Cerner Health Facts® data warehouse. RESULTS The study revealed systematic disparities across population subgroups regarding medical events and procedures. The most significant disparities were connected with smoking status, alcohol use, type of insurance, age, marital status, and gender. CONCLUSIONS Some population subgroups have higher rates of medical events and yet receive lower rates of treatments, and such disparities are systematic. Socially constructed behaviors and structurally discriminating public policies in part contribute to such systematic health disparities across population subgroups.
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- Yong-Mi Kim
- a School of Library and Information Studies , University of Oklahoma, Schusterman Center , Tulsa , OK , USA
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- b Center for Health Systems Innovation (CHSI), Spears School of Business , Oklahoma State University , Tulsa , OK , USA
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Duval S, Leroux M, Davienne Y, Brasselet C. [Myocardial ischaemia detection in women]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris) 2016; 65:433-439. [PMID: 27810095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ancard.2016.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Screening of myocardial ischemia refers to the use of one or more diagnostic tests for coronary heart disease with a dual objective of appropriateness and promptness. In women, as compared to men, the accuracy of the different tests is worse. Thus, to overcome this sex-related penalty, we must define a diagnosis strategy based on risk stratification, enabling the identification of patients requiring invasive investigations. This review discusses various non-invasive diagnostic tests focusing on a female-specific approach and defines the use of numerous diagnostic tests with respect to both risk stratification and symptoms.
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- S Duval
- Unité de cardiologie interventionnelle, polyclinique de Courlancy, 38, rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims, France
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- Unité de cardiologie interventionnelle, polyclinique de Courlancy, 38, rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims, France
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- Unité de cardiologie interventionnelle, polyclinique de Courlancy, 38, rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims, France
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- Unité de cardiologie interventionnelle, polyclinique de Courlancy, 38, rue de Courlancy, 51100 Reims, France.
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Crilly MA, Bundred PE. Gender Inequalities in the Management of Angina Pectoris: Cross-Sectional Survey in Primary Care. Scott Med J 2016; 50:154-8. [PMID: 16374978 DOI: 10.1177/003693300505000406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background and Aims: To determine the extent of gender differences in the routine clinical care of patients with angina pectoris in primary care. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of general practitioner (GP) medical records undertaken by trained data managers in 6 GP practices. 925 adults (489 men) with a clinical diagnosis of angina (prevalence= 2.4%, 95%CI 2.3–2.6). Data extracted included: level of care; risk factor recording; prescribed medication; exercise ECG and coronary revascularisation. Adjusted male-to-female odds ratios (AOR) adjusted for age, angina duration, and previous myocardial infarction, (MI). Results: Women with angina were older than men (71 v 65 years) with a lower prevalence of MI (30% v 43%), but a longer duration of angina (5 v 4 years). Men were more likely to receive once daily aspirin (AOR = 2.07, 95% CI 1.56–2.74) and be prescribed triple anti-anginal therapy (1.58, 95% CI 1.03–2.42). Men were also significantly more likely to undergo exercise ECG (1.56, 95% CI 1.14–2.15) and surgical revascularisation (1.71, 95% CI 1.03–2.85). Women tended to receive GP care alone (AOR = 0.64, 95% CI 0.46–0.89), whilst men received specialist cardiac care (1.47, 95% CI 1.09–2.00). Beta-blocker use following MI was similar (0.99, 95% CI 0.59–1.69). Conclusion: Differences in the management of men and women are unaccounted for by differences in age, previous MI or duration of angina. Gender differences in management of CHD reported from secondary care may also exist in primary care.
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- M A Crilly
- University of Aberdeen, Department of Public Health.
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Gámez J, Ripoll T, Barrios V, Anguita M, Pedreira M, Madariaga I. The clinical profile of women with stable ischemic heart disease in Spain. More effort is needed in secondary prevention. SIRENA study. Rev Clin Esp 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rceng.2015.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Gámez JM, Ripoll T, Barrios V, Anguita M, Pedreira M, Madariaga I. The clinical profile of women with stable ischaemic heart disease in Spain. More effort is needed in secondary prevention. SIRENA study. Rev Clin Esp 2015; 216:1-7. [PMID: 26548859 DOI: 10.1016/j.rce.2015.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Revised: 08/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death for women, especially ischaemic heart disease, which is still considered a man's disease. In Spain, there are various registries on ischaemic heart disease, although none are exclusively for women. The objectives of the SIRENA study were to describe the clinical profile of women with ischaemic heart disease treated in cardiology consultations, to estimate its prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and understand its clinical management. PATIENTS AND METHODS A multicentre observational study was conducted with a sample of 631 women with stable ischaemic heart disease, consecutively included during cardiology consultations. Forty-one researchers from all over Spain participated in the study. RESULTS The mean age was 68.5 years. The clinical presentation was in the form of acute coronary syndrome in up to 67.2% of the patients. The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors was high (77.7% of the patients had hypertension, 40.7% had diabetes and 68% had dyslipidaemia), with 30.7% having uncontrolled hypertension, 78.4% having LDL-cholesterol levels higher than 70mg/dL and 49.2% having HbA1c levels greater than 7%. The considerable majority of the patients underwent optimal medical treatment with antiplatelet agents, beta-blockers, renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers and hypolipidaemic agents. Coronary angiography was performed for 88.3% of the patients, and 63.4% underwent percutaneous coronary intervention. CONCLUSIONS Women with stable ischaemic heart disease in Spain initially present some form of acute coronary syndrome and a high prevalence of inadequately controlled cardiovascular risk factors, despite undergoing optimal medical therapy. A high percentage of these women undergo coronary revascularisation. Increased efforts are required for secondary prevention in women with stable ischaemic heart disease.
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- J M Gámez
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Palma, Palma de Mallorca, España; CIBER: CB12/03/30038 Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España.
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, España; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de Palma, Palma de Mallorca, España; CIBER: CB12/03/30038 Fisiopatología de la Obesidad y la Nutrición, CIBERobn, Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Reina Sofía, Córdoba, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, España
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- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital Virgen del Camino, Pamplona, España
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Ferrari R, Abergel H, Ford I, Fox KM, Greenlaw N, Steg PG, Hu D, Tendera M, Tardif JC. Gender- and age-related differences in clinical presentation and management of outpatients with stable coronary artery disease. Int J Cardiol 2012; 167:2938-43. [PMID: 22985742 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2012] [Revised: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 08/21/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Contemporary generalizable data on the demographics and management of outpatients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) in routine clinical practice are sparse. Using the data from the CLARIFY registry we describe gender- and age-related differences in baseline characteristics and management of these patients across broad geographic regions. METHODS This international, prospective, observational, longitudinal registry enrolled stable CAD outpatients from 45 countries in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North, Central, and South America. RESULTS Baseline data were available for 33280 patients. Mean (SD) age was 64 (10.5) years and 22.5% of patients were female. The prevalence of CAD risk factors was generally higher in women than in men. Women were older (66.6 vs 63.4 years), more frequently diagnosed with diabetes (33% vs 28%), hypertension (79% vs 69%), and higher resting heart rate (69 vs 67 bpm), and were less physically active. Smoking and a history of myocardial infarction were more common in men. Women were more likely to have angina (28% vs 20%), but less likely to have undergone revascularization procedures. CAD was more likely to be asymptomatic in older patients perhaps because of reduced levels of physical activity. Prescription of evidence-based medication for secondary prevention varied with age, with patients ≥ 75 years treated less often with beta blockers, aspirin and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors than patients <65 years. CONCLUSIONS Important gender-related differences in clinical characteristics and management continue to exist in all age groups of outpatients with stable CAD.
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- Roberto Ferrari
- Department of Cardiology and LTTA Centre, University of Ferrara, Salvatore Maugeri Foundation, IRCCS, Lumezzan, Italy.
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Crilly MA, Bundred PE, Leckey LC, Johnstone FC. Gender Bias in the Clinical Management of Women with Angina: Another Look at the Yentl Syndrome. J Womens Health (Larchmt) 2008; 17:331-42. [DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2007.0383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Michael A. Crilly
- Department of Public Health, University of Aberdeen Medical School, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, U.K
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- Department of Primary Care, University of Liverpool Medical School, Liverpool, L69 3GB, U.K
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- Halton & St. Helens Primary Care Trust, St. Helens, Merseyside WA10 2AP, U.K
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Crilly M, Bundred P, Hu X, Leckey L, Johnstone F. Gender differences in the clinical management of patients with angina pectoris: a cross-sectional survey in primary care. BMC Health Serv Res 2007; 7:142. [PMID: 17784961 PMCID: PMC2034556 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-7-142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2007] [Accepted: 09/04/2007] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Previous research suggests that women admitted to hospital with acute myocardial infarction (MI) are managed less intensively than men. Chronic stable angina is the commonest clinical manifestation of coronary heart disease in the community, but little information is available concerning its contemporary clinical management. The aim of this study is to assess the extent of gender differences in the clinical management of angina pectoris in primary care. Methods A cross-sectional survey undertaken in 8 sentinel centres serving 63,724 individuals in the city of Liverpool (15% of the city population). Aspects of clinical care assessed included: risk factor recording (smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index); secondary prevention (aspirin, beta-blocker, statin); cardiac investigation (exercise ECG, perfusion scanning, angiography); and revascularisation (percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery bypass grafting). Male-to-female adjusted odds ratios (AOR) were calculated (adjusted for age, angina duration, age at diagnosis and previous MI) using logistic regression. Results 1,162 patients (610 men; 552 women) with angina were identified. Women were older than men (71 vs 67 years), with a shorter duration of angina (6 vs 7 years), and a lower prevalence of previous MI (25% vs 43%). Men were significantly more likely than women to undergo detailed risk factor assessment (AOR = 1.35, 95%CI 1.06 to 1.73); receive 'triple' secondary prevention with aspirin, beta-blockers and statins (AOR = 1.47, 95%CI 1.07 to 2.02); access exercise ECG testing (AOR = 1.31, 95%CI 1.02 to 1.68); angiography (AOR = 1.61, 95%CI 1.23 to 2.12); and undergo coronary revascularisation (AOR = 1.93, 95%CI 1.39 to 2.68). Conclusion Systematic gender differences exist in the comprehensive clinical management of patients with angina in primary care.
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- Mike Crilly
- Department of Public Health, University of Aberdeen Medical School, Polwarth Building at Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Department of Primary Care, University of Liverpool Medical School, Whelan Building, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Public Health, University of Aberdeen Medical School, Polwarth Building at Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK
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- Liverpool Primary Care Trust, Newhall Campus, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, UK
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- Halton & St. Helens Primary Care Trust, Cowley Hill Lane, St. Helens, Merseyside, UK
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Hippisley-Cox J, Yates J, Pringle M, Coupland C, Hammersley V. Sex inequalities in access to care for patients with diabetes in primary care: questionnaire survey. Br J Gen Pract 2006; 56:342-8. [PMID: 16638249 PMCID: PMC1837842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2004] [Revised: 12/09/2004] [Accepted: 09/28/2005] [Indexed: 05/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health experiences differ between men and women. The health services have focused their attention on gynaecological health problems in women, however women with non-gynaecological health problems could be unintentionally neglected. Given the increased prevalence of diabetes, the healthcare needs and experiences of women with diabetes are increasing. AIM To determine the extent of sex inequalities in access to care for diabetes in primary care. DESIGN OF STUDY Cross-sectional population-based questionnaire study. SETTING Twenty-three general practices spread through 23 different primary care trusts in the former Trent Region, UK. METHOD The study consisted of a random sample of 1,673 patients with diabetes. Outcomes measured were odds ratios adjusted for age for measures of physical access to the GP's surgery; ease of obtaining appointments; access to primary care professionals; levels of routine diabetes care received; barriers to physical activity, problems eating and psychological distress as measured by the 18 score Diabetes Health Profile. RESULTS Women were less likely than men to report that they had talked to their GP or practice nurse about their diabetes in the previous 12 months and were less likely to report that they were able to book routine appointments at convenient times. Almost 40% of all patients with diabetes reported difficulty in visiting the GP's surgery for their diabetes care, and women were more likely to report difficulties in visiting the surgery than men. Women were more likely than men to be afraid to go out alone (7.9% versus 3.6%) and more likely to be housebound (6.8% versus 2.4%). Women had significantly higher scores for eating problems and barriers to physical activity than men. CONCLUSIONS Women report more problems with access to diabetes care than men. If the ambitions of the National Service Framework are to be met, then positive action needs to be taken to improve access to care for women with diabetes.
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Daly C, Clemens F, Lopez Sendon JL, Tavazzi L, Boersma E, Danchin N, Delahaye F, Gitt A, Julian D, Mulcahy D, Ruzyllo W, Thygesen K, Verheugt F, Fox KM. Gender differences in the management and clinical outcome of stable angina. Circulation 2006; 113:490-8. [PMID: 16449728 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.105.561647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 331] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND We sought to examine the impact of gender on the investigation and subsequent management of stable angina and to assess gender differences in clinical outcome at 1 year. METHODS AND RESULTS The Euro Heart Survey of Stable Angina enrolled patients with a clinical diagnosis of stable angina on initial assessment by a cardiologist. Baseline clinical details and cardiac investigations planned or performed within a 4-week period of the assessment were recorded, and follow-up data were collected at 1 year. A total of 3779 patients were included in the survey; 42% were female. Women were less likely to undergo an exercise ECG (odds ratio, 0.81; 95% CI, 0.69 to 0.95) and less likely to be referred for coronary angiography (odds ratio, 0.59; 95% CI, 0.48 to 0.72). Antiplatelet and statin therapies were used significantly less in women than in men, both at initial assessment and at 1 year, even in those in whom coronary disease had been confirmed. Women with confirmed coronary disease were less likely to be revascularized than their male counterparts and were twice as likely to suffer death or nonfatal myocardial infarction during the 1-year follow-up period (hazard ratio, 2.09; 95% CI, 1.13 to 3.85), even after multivariable adjustment for age, abnormal ventricular function, severity of coronary disease, and diabetes. CONCLUSIONS Significant gender bias has been identified in the use of investigations and evidence-based medical therapy in stable angina. Women were also less likely to be revascularized. The observed bias is of particular concern in light of the adverse prognosis observed among women with stable angina and confirmed coronary disease.
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- Caroline Daly
- Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney St, London SW3 6 NP, UK.
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Curry P, O'Brien M. The male heart and the female mind: a study in the gendering of antidepressants and cardiovascular drugs in advertisements in Irish medical publication. Soc Sci Med 2005; 62:1970-7. [PMID: 16214280 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2005.08.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2005] [Accepted: 08/26/2005] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Stereotypes which suggest that cardiovascular disease and depression are related to gender can have consequences for the mental and physical health outcomes of both men and women. This study examines how these stereotypes may be reinforced by medical publications advertising for cardiovascular and antidepressant medication. A random sample of 61 (with no repeats) advertisements which appeared in Irish medical publications between July 2001 and December 2002 were analysed using both content and semiotic analysis. Results indicate that the meanings created by advertisers for cardiovascular drugs and antidepressants did in fact gender these products. Women were depicted as the predominant users of antidepressants and men as the main users of cardiovascular drugs. The images used identified two stereotyped patients: the 'male' heart patient and the depressed 'female' patient. Furthermore, the imagery and language used to promote the two categories of medication tended to strengthen gendered associations.
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- Phillip Curry
- Department of Social Studies, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
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Hippisley-Cox J, Pringle M, Cater R, Coupland C, Meal A. Coronary heart disease prevention and age inequalities: the first year of the National Service Framework for CHD. Br J Gen Pract 2005; 55:369-75. [PMID: 15904556 PMCID: PMC1463160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2003] [Revised: 09/30/2003] [Accepted: 07/27/2004] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The National Service Framework for Heart Disease sets national standards and defines service models for coronary heart disease (CHD). Little is known about the impact of this intervention on age inequalities. AIM To determine the changes in the uptake of coronary prevention measures before and after the first year of implementation of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease, and to compare these changes in uptake of coronary prevention in patients aged 75 years and over with younger patients. DESIGN OF STUDY Repeated cross-sectional survey using routinely collected data. SETTING Seventeen general practices in 17 primary care groups in the Trent Region. METHOD All registered patients at baseline and follow-up aged >/=35 years were categorised into three groups: those with either coronary heart disease or a history of stroke; those with diabetes or hypertension who were not in in the first group; and the remaining population. Data from electronic records was collected to show differences in the proportions of patients with coronary risk factors recorded in the previous year. Data was also collected about differences in the proportions of patients with adequate disease control measures. RESULTS Improvements were demonstrated in the recording of coronary risk factors and of disease control measures. However, compared with patients aged <75 years, older patients were significantly less likely to have a serum cholesterol level recorded at baseline; to be on lipid lowering drugs; to be on beta blockers post myocardial infarction and to have well controlled blood pressure. These differences persisted at follow-up. CONCLUSION There have been substantial improvements in both the recording of coronary risk factors and disease control measures following the implementation of the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease. However, there needs to be an effort to strengthen the focus on the care of older patients.
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Hippisley-Cox J. Inequalities in access to care for patients with ischaemic heart disease. Br J Gen Pract 2004; 54:411-2. [PMID: 15186558 PMCID: PMC1266196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Hippisley-Cox J, Pringle M, Crown N, Meal A, Wynn A. Sex inequalities in ischaemic heart disease in general practice: cross sectional survey. BMJ (CLINICAL RESEARCH ED.) 2001; 322:832. [PMID: 11290638 PMCID: PMC30561 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.322.7290.832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 113] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study differences in treatment for men and women with ischaemic heart disease by using standards defined in England's national service framework for coronary artery disease. DESIGN Cross sectional survey using routinely collected data. SETTING 18 practices in 18 primary care groups in Trent Region. SUBJECTS 5891 men and women aged over 35 years with a diagnosis of ischaemic heart disease or prescription for nitrates recorded on computer. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Difference in the proportion of men and women with ischaemic heart disease and taking lipid lowering treatment. RESULTS Women were less likely than men to have a recording of body mass index (79% (2197/2783) v 82% (2552/3102), P=0.002), smoking (86% (2386) v 89% (2779), P<0.0001), and blood pressure (95% (2643) v 96% (2986), P=0.04). Women were also less likely to have a recording of fasting cholesterol concentration (35% (968) v 50% (1550), P<0.0001) but were more likely to be obese (25% (558/2197) v 20% (514/2552), P<0.0001) and have their most recently recorded blood pressure value over the recommended 140/85 mm Hg (60% (1598/2643) v 52% (1553/2986), P<0.0001). Although a higher proportion of women had a raised serum cholesterol concentration (77% (749/968) v 67% (1043/1550), P<0.0001), men were more likely to take aspirin (76% (2358) v 71% (1979), P<0.0001), have a recorded diagnosis of hyperlipidaemia (13% (418) v 10% (274), P<0.0001), and be prescribed lipid lowering drugs (31% (973) v 21% (596), P<0.0001). These differences remained despite adjustments for the practice where the patient is registered, age, smoking status, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. CONCLUSION The results suggest a systematic bias towards men compared with women in terms of secondary prevention of ischaemic heart disease.
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- J Hippisley-Cox
- Division of General Practice, Nottingham University, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.
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Richards H, McConnachie A, Morrison C, Murray K, Watt G. Social and gender variation in the prevalence, presentation and general practitioner provisional diagnosis of chest pain. J Epidemiol Community Health 2000; 54:714-8. [PMID: 10942455 PMCID: PMC1731754 DOI: 10.1136/jech.54.9.714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the prevalence of Rose angina and non-exertional chest pain in men and women in socioeconomically contrasting areas; to describe the proportions of men and women who present with the symptom of chest pain and who receive a provisional general practitioner diagnosis of coronary heart disease; to assess the effects of gender and deprivation. DESIGN Two random general population samples in socially contrasting areas were surveyed using the Rose angina questionnaire: the case notes of people identified with chest pain were reviewed. SETTING Glasgow conurbation. PARTICIPANTS 1107 men and women, aged 45-64, with chest pain. OUTCOME MEASURES Prevalence of Rose angina and non-exertional chest pain; the proportions who had presented with chest pain and received a general practitioner's provisional diagnosis of coronary heart disease. RESULTS There was no difference between social groups in the prevalence of all chest pain but a greater proportion of those in deprived groups had Rose angina and a greater proportion of these had the more severe grade. The proportion of people who had presented with chest pain was higher among socioeconomically deprived groups but there was no difference in the proportions receiving a general practitioner provisional diagnosis of coronary heart disease. Men were more likely to present with chest pain than women and were more likely to receive a provisional general practitioner diagnosis of coronary heart disease. CONCLUSIONS No evidence was found of social differences in patient presentation or general practitioner diagnosis that might explain reported variations in uptake of cardiology services. In contrast, gender variation may originate in part from differences in patient presentation and general practitioner diagnosis. Further investigation of socioeconomic variations in uptake of cardiology services should focus later in the care pathway, on general practitioner referral patterns and clinical decisions taken in secondary care.
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- H Richards
- Department of General Practice, University of Glasgow, 4 Lancaster Crescent, Glasgow G12 ORR.
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Bouvy ML, Heerdink ER, Klungel OH, de Boer A, Stuurman-Bieze AG, Leufkens HG. Women with angina pectoris receive less antiplatelet treatment than men. Br J Gen Pract 1999; 49:299-300. [PMID: 10736910 PMCID: PMC1313398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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In a study investigating the prevalence of underprescription of platelet therapy for women with angina pectoris, the complete medication histories of patients were examined and indicators of possible comorbidity and comedication were recorded. A higher percentage of women than men were not treated with any form of antithrombotic treatment (37% versus 18%), suggesting a serious, and possibly hazardous, undertreatment with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in women compared with men.
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- Department of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacotherapy, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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Echánove I, Cabadés A, Velasco JA, Pomar F, Valls F, Francés M, Valor M. [Differential characteristics and survival of women with acute myocardial infarction. Registry of Acute Myocardial Infarctions of the City of Valencia (RICVAL). Researchers of the RICVAL]. Rev Esp Cardiol 1997; 50:851-9. [PMID: 9470451 DOI: 10.1016/s0300-8932(97)74692-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The prevalence of women who are admitted to the hospital after acute myocardial infarction is lower to that of men and their prognosis is worse. The reason for these differences is unclear. We studied the demographic and historical variables, the evolution, treatment and early survival in 269 women included in the Register of Acute Myocardial Infarctions of the City of Valencia (RICVAL) and compared them with the 855 men included in the same Register. PATIENTS AND METHODS Register of patients admitted into a Coronary Care Unit in the City of Valencia since December, 1st, 1993 until November 30th, 1994. RESULTS 23.9% of the patients were women with a mean age of 71.9 +/- 9 years; 46.8% of them were diabetics, 55.4% hypertensives, and 6.7% smokers. The women arrived for treatment later than men and 34.9% of them were thrombolised. The incidence in women of severe heart failure (Killip III and IV) was 40.1% and the mortality 29.7%. In women with thrombolytic treatment the mortality was 29.8%. In the logistic regression model performed, female sex predicted a higher mortality rate (odds ratio [OR] = 1.30; confidence interval [CI], 1.05-1.61). CONCLUSIONS Early mortality in women after acute myocardial infarction is higher than in men in the RICVAL Register. The longer delay in initiating medical care and thrombolysis might be the cause for the higher proportion of heart failure among women and explain their worse prognosis after an acute myocardial infarction compared to men.
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- I Echánove
- Servicio de Cardiología, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia
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