Unveiling sex differences in valvular disease care and outcomes.

Lancellotti, Patrizio; Go, Yun Yun; Vannan, Mani A

A study published in the European Heart Journal explores sex differences in valvular heart disease (VHD) care and outcomes. The study found that there are differences between men and women in terms of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology related to VHD. Women tend to have smaller left ventricles and aortic annular sizes, which can result in delayed diagnosis and intervention. However, the study also found that there were no sex differences in mortality rates or the number of patients treated conservatively. The study highlights the need for gender-specific guidelines and the importance of patient education and individualized counseling.

SEX factors in disease; MEDICAL care; HEART valve diseases; HEART diseases in women; AORTIC valve surgery; HEART valve prosthesis implantation; BODY surface area

European Heart Journal, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 37, p3834

0195-668X

Academic Journal

10.1093/eurheartj/ehae524