Sex differences in the clinical outcomes after left atrial appendage closure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

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  • Authors
    Abusnina, Waiel; Latif, Azka; Al-Abdouh, Ahmad; Mostafa, Mostafa R.; Radaideh, Qais; Alshebani, Yazeid; Aboeata, Ahmad; Ben-Dor, Itsik; Michos, Erin D.; Dahal, Khagendra
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) has emerged as a reasonable alternative to oral anticoagulation in a selective group of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). While women are known to have higher risk of AF-related stroke, the impact of sex differences on the clinical outcomes of LAAO has not been well-studied.

    We sought to perform a meta-analysis evaluating sex differences on the outcomes of patients undergoing LAAO.

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