HEART ATTACK DOCS ARE FAILING WOMEN

Study finds death rate rises after diagnosis

- LUCINDA CAMERON

WOMEN do not receive the same care as men following a heart attack leading to "stark" consequences, according to research.

The study from the University of Aberdeen found women patients were less likely to receive preventative medicine, which could put them at greater risk of further heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular problems.

The team, led by Dr Tiberiu Pana, analysed health records of 15,776 women and 31,287 men admitted to hospital between 2010 and 2016.

They looked at their treatment and outcomes for a period of around eight years.