Stroke After LVAD: Does Age Matter? A Sex-based Analysis

The risk of stroke in women with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) appears to be higher than men. Some authors suggested that variances in hormonal influences occurring with age might contribute to the increased thrombotic profile potentially acquired by some women.

Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - March 31, 2018 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: V. Blumer, G.A. Hernandez, M. Ortiz, V. Mehta, S. Chaparro Source Type: research