Gender Differences in the Risk of Stroke after Mechanical Circulatory Support

Introduction: Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices have extended survival and improved quality of life for select patients with advanced heart failure. There have been concerns regarding the incidence of stroke after MCS, and some studies have suggested that female gender is a risk factor for the development of neurological complications. Methods: Using the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project National Inpatient Sample database we identified patients requiring MCS implantation in United States hospitals from 2010 –2014.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research