A 58-year-old woman has a prolonged episode of chest discomfort that resolves by the time she is seen in the emergency department. She is admitted to the hospital. Several hours after admission, her ...

Chest pain or palpitations can signal hidden heart trouble. Know when an ECG test is needed, what results show, and when to seek urgent care.

In recent years the medical community has grown increasingly concerned that women with heart attacks may be less likely to receive prompt and effective treatment. The difference between the sexes in ...

Chest pain in men is mostly heart–related. But there is an overall denial when it comes to seeking medical attention because they see themselves as healthy and are reluctant to seek medical help. This ...

Electrocardiographic parameters may help predict the risk of future cardiovascular events among women with suspected myocardial ischemia. A study published in the Journal of the American College of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Abnormal ECG findings were more common in female athletes compared with male athletes, according to a study ...

A doctor at a medical centre breached the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumer’s Rights (the Code) for not ordering an ECG and blood test for a woman with chest pain. The woman, in her ...

Men suffering from pains in their chest receive faster and better treatment from hospitals than women who present with the same symptoms, a study reveals. Compared with men of similar age, women were ...