Women receive less cardiology follow-up, shorter hospital stays
A Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) study presented at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) highlights sex-based disparities in post-stroke cardiac care.
Key Findings from the DiVERT Stroke Study:
- Women were less likely to receive cardiology referrals (12.8% vs. 15.5%).
- Women had shorter hospital stays (6.8 vs. 7.7 days).
- Women received less post-stroke cardiac monitoring (19.9% vs. 23%).
- AFib detection rates were higher with any cardiac monitoring, regardless of sex.
Medtronic plans Phase II of DiVERT Stroke to address workflow gaps and improve referral pathways.
“Women have a higher lifetime risk of stroke, yet they receive less cardiac care post-stroke,” said Dr. David Z. Rose, lead investigator. AI-driven solutions may help bridge these gaps.
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