Sex Differences in Long-Term Outcomes of Young Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Rachel Dreyer (Principal investigator)

Brief description Young women (?55 years) are more likely to die after having a heart attack and face more difficult recoveries compared to similar aged men. However the cause of this difference is unknown. This project seeks to improve the prevention, care and longer term outcomes for young women following a heart attack. Information obtained from will provide evidence-based and actionable information for physicians to inform and manage their patients so that we may ultimately improve the lives of young women.

Funding Amount $AUD 343,282.73

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Sidney Sax Public Health ECF