Differences in outcomes between women and men associated with percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty. A regional prospective study of 13,061 procedures. Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group.

Abstract

Although the success rate of PTCA for men and women is comparable, women are at higher risk for adverse outcomes. For nonfatal events, the excess risk-is attributable to differences in case mix. For death, the risk remains elevated even after adjusting for case mix.