Gender ‐specific outcomes after percutaneous left atrial appendage closure: A nationwide readmission database analysis

ConclusionWomen had higher peri-procedural complications and were at higher risk of readmissions at 30 days and 6 months. However, there was no difference in mortality during the index hospitalization. Further studies are necessary to determine causality.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - January 21, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Neel Patel, Sagar Ranka, Adrija Hajra, Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay, Birendra Amgai, Sandipan Chakraborty, Mazin Khalid, Amandeep Goyal, Tarun Dalia, Yeruva Madhu Reddy, Jacob Shani Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research