Table 6.
Gender difference in attention times for reperfusion, hospital stay, and LVEF in STEMI
| Time | Total (n = 340) | Male (n = 296) | Female (n = 44) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total ischemic time (min) | 320 (205-599) | 313.5 (205-589.5) | 360 (214-658) | 0.63 |
| First medical contact (min) | 120 (60-270) | 120 (60-247.5) | 180 (75-325) | 0.08 |
| Door-to-needle time (min) | 54 (30-103) | 60 (30-110) | 31 (20-85) | 0.09 |
| Door-to-device time (min) | 72.5 (60-95) | 71.5 (60-96) | 73 (65-93) | 0.56 |
| Hospital stay | 6 (3-9) | 6 (3-9) | 5 (3-10) | 0.68 |
| Final LVEF | 46 (39-54) | 45.9 (38.5-54) | 50 (40-57) | 0.21 |
LVEF: left ventricular ejection fraction. STEMI: ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.