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Females have an increased risk of short ‐term mortality after cardiac surgery compared to males: Insights from a national database
ConclusionFemales in the United Kingdom have an increased risk of short-term mortality after cardiac surgery compared to males. This highlights the need to focus on the understanding of the causes behind these disparities and implementation of strategies to improve outcomes in females.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - September 18, 2022 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Lauren Kari Dixon, Arnaldo Dimagli, Ettorino Di Tommaso, Shubhra Sinha, Daniel P. Fudulu, Manraj Sandhu, Umberto Benedetto, Gianni D. Angelini Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion using different technologies in the United Kingdom: A multicenter registry
ConclusionsLAAO can be performed safely in a real world setting with good implant success rates and procedural outcomes. The long‐term benefits of the procedure are reassuring in terms of both ischemic events and avoidance of severe bleeding associated with anticoagulation in this patient group. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - September 20, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Timothy R. Betts, Milena Leo, Sandeep Panikker, Prapa Kanagaratnam, Michael Koa ‐Wing, David Wyn Davies, David Hildick‐Smith, Dylan G. Wynne, Oliver Ormerod, Oliver R. Segal, Anthony W. Chow, Derick Todd, Sandra Cabrera Gomez, Graeme J. Kirkwood, Davi Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research