Table 3.
Comparisons of Peri-PCI Characteristics
| Variables | Males (n = 558) | Females (n = 402) |
|---|---|---|
| Radial artery access, n (%) | 407 (72.9) | 233 (58.0)* |
| Urgent PCI status, n (%) | 236 (42.3) | 198 (49.3)* |
| ACS presentation | ||
| STEMI, n (%) | 252 (39.8) | 174 (39.1) |
| NSTEMI, n (%) | 136 (24.4) | 129 (32.1)* |
| UA, n (%) | 198 (35.5) | 144 (35.8) |
| Number of stent implantation | 1.6 ± 0.8 | 1.5 ± 0.6 |
| Number of arteries ≥ 70% stenosis | 1.9 ± 0.6 | 1.8 ± 0.7 |
| Peri-PCI antiplatelet medications use | ||
| Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor, n (%) | 42 (7.5) | 62 (15.4)* |
| Clopidogrel loading, n (%) | 176 (31.5) | 126 (31.3) |
| Ticagrelor loading, n (%) | 105 (18.8) | 70 (17.4) |
Note: * P < 0.05 versus male patients.
Abbreviations: ACS, acute coronary syndrome; STEMI, ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; NSTEMI, non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction; UA, unstable angina.