Trends of sex differences in outcomes of cardiac electronic device implantations in the United States

ConclusionIn a national cohort of CIED implantations we demonstrate that women are at an overall higher risk of procedure-related adverse events compared to men, but no increased risk of all-cause mortality. Further studies are required to identify procedural techniques that would improve outcomes amongst women undergoing such procedures.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research