Women Less Likely to Receive Lifesaving Treatment Following Cardiogenic Shock - AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

As a result of being less likely than men to receive lifesaving treatment when experiencing cardiogenic shock, women were significantly less likely to survive in the short and long term.

Only half of patients experiencing cardiogenic shock survive, and women are less likely than men to receive lifesaving treatment, according to new research presented at the European Society of Cardio… [+3591 chars]

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