Sex differences in implantation and outcomes of cardiac resynchronization therapy in real-world settings: A systematic review of cohort studies

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Dewidar O.; Dawit H.; Barbeau V.; Birnie D.; Welch V.; Wells G.A.
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    CJC Open
  • Publication Date
    2021
  • Abstract

    Evidence from randomized trials is conflicting on the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) by sex, and differences in access are unknown. We examined sex differences in the implantation rates and outcomes in patients treated with CRT using cohort studies.