Post-TAVR Mortality Lower in Women

Women undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis have lower 1-year mortality than men, even though their 30-day rates of vascular complications and major bleeding are worse, according to a report published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Source: Caring for the Ages - March 30, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Mary Ann Moon Source Type: news