Gender Differences in Outcomes after Implantation of Left Ventricular Assist Devices

ConclusionsThe number of women undergoing LVAD implantation has increased with the introduction of CF-LVADs but a gender gap still exists. Most major in-hospital outcomes after LVAD implantation are similar between genders.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research