Sex Disparities in the Treatment of Aortic Stenosis and Related Outcomes: An Analysis of the National Inpatient Sample

This study sought to examine the impact of sex on outcomes following aortic valve replacement (AVR) for aortic stenosis (AS) in the era of routine TAVR. Methods We performed a cross-sectional analysis of the National Inpatient Sample (2009-18) to study AS visits for all AVR, and in-hospital outcomes as a function of sex. Survey estimation commands were used to provide national estimates. Results There were an estimated 431,344 surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) and 189,137 TAVR inpatient visits. Mortality was higher in women after SAVR (3.8% ±0.1 vs 2.7%±0.07, p
Source: Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research