Sex differences on outcomes following left atrial appendage occlusion in atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Resource type: Publication Publication
  • Authors
    Zhu, Yuansong; Sasmita, Bryan Richard; Xue, Yuzhou; Jiang, Yi; Huang, Bi; Luo, Suxin
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    There is a lack of sufficient data on sex-related differences in outcomes of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation patients following left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO). We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the procedural complications and long-term outcomes after LAAO in women versus men.