A systematic review and meta-analysis of sex differences in clinical outcomes of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Liu G.; Su L.; Lang M.
  • Type
    Original research
  • Journal
    Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Publication Date
    2023
  • Abstract

    Background: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is recognized as the most prevalent form of genetic cardiomyopathy, and recent investigations have shed light on the existence of sex disparities in terms of clinical presentation, disease progression, and outcomes.

    Objectives: This study aimed to systematically review the literature and perform a meta-analysis to comprehensively compare the clinical outcomes between female and male patients with HCM.