Gender gap in Swiss cardiac care raises alarm

New study reveals women in Switzerland have significantly lower survival rates from cardiac arrest and receive less intensive care than men

Key Takeaways

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Women in Switzerland have lower survival rates from cardiac arrest compared to men
Women are 18% less likely to be admitted to intensive care units
The study analyzed data from approximately 42,000 patients

By The Numbers

42%

Female mortality rate after cardiac arrest

36%

Male mortality rate after cardiac arrest

45%

Women receiving invasive cardiac procedures

54%

Men receiving invasive cardiac procedures

They Said

"The authors cite various reasons for this disparity, including biological differences, socio-cultural factors and unconscious thought patterns that favour men"
— Study authors

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