Sex‐based differences in left ventricular assist device clinical outcomes
Steven Imburgio,
Sowmya Dandu,
Viraaj Pannu
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundHeart failure (HF) continues to be a significant public health issue, posing a heightened risk of morbidity and mortality for both genders. Despite the widespread use of left ventricular assist device (LVAD), the influence of gender differences on clinical outcomes following implantation remains unclear.ObjectivesWe investigated the impact of gender differences on readmission rates and other outcomes following LVAD implantation in patients admitted with advanced HF.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective… Show more
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