Despite universal coverage, inequities persist in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) care. This study examines how educational levels impact the quality and outcomes of health care. A cohort of ACS patients hospitalized in five Swiss university hospitals was categorized into four educational levels (EL) with EL1 defined as lower than vocational school and EL4 as a university degree. Among 6040 patients, the mean age was 63 years, and 81% were male. Participants with lower EL had a greater burden of cardiovascular risk factors at baseline. 

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