Do Women Wait Longer for Heart Surgery?
Author Information
Author(s): Adrian R. Levy, Boris G. Sobolev, Lisa Kuramoto, Robert Hayden, Stuart M. MacLeod
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
Do women spend longer on wait lists for coronary bypass surgery compared to men?
Conclusion
Women do not wait longer than men for coronary artery bypass surgery after adjusting for comorbidity and age.
Supporting Evidence
- Women were more likely to have comorbid conditions than men at the time of registration.
- The median wait list time for both women and men was 11 weeks.
- There was no significant difference in wait times between genders across all priority groups.
Takeaway
This study found that women and men wait about the same amount of time for heart surgery, even though women often have more health issues.
Methodology
The study analyzed wait-list times for CABG between women and men using a population-based registry from British Columbia.
Potential Biases
Selection and information bias were minimized due to comprehensive registry data.
Limitations
The study's generalizability may be limited to other jurisdictions with different healthcare systems.
Participant Demographics
Among the 9,167 patients, about 18% were women, with a significant difference in age and comorbidity between genders.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 0.8, 1.2
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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