The Yentl syndrome refers to gender bias in healthcare delivery, most often in acute coronary syndromes. Its name appears to refer to the Barbara Streisand movie from 1983.
It could be said to be present if a woman with an acute coronary syndrome receives suboptimal care compared to a male with similar findings.
However, some of the case reports refer to atypical cases that are diagnostic challenges with the diagnosis apparent only after a period of time when clear evidence emerges.
The bottom line appears to be more vigilant for an acute coronary syndrome in:
(1) younger adult women
(2) elderly women
(3) women with chest pain
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