Biological and sociocultural differences between men and women are complex and likely
account for most of the variations in the epidemiology and treatment outcomes of coronary …

Background Despite advances in cardiac surgery, observational studies suggest that
females have poorer post-operative outcomes than males. This study is the first to review …

BACKGROUND: Cardiac valvular disease affects millions of people worldwide and is a
major cause of morbidity and mortality. Female patients have been shown to experience …

Objective To assess sex‐based differences in clinical outcomes following complex and high‐
risk but indicated percutaneous coronary intervention (CHiP). Background CHiP is …

OBJECTIVES The use of extracorporeal life support for cardiogenic shock has significantly
increased over the past decade. However, there are insufficient data for the presence of sex …

Abstract Background and Aims Uncertainty exists over whether multiple arterial grafting has
a sex-related association with survival after coronary artery bypass grafting. This study aims …

In cardiac surgery, women have higher short-term mortality and a higher risk of receiving red
blood cell (RBC) transfusions than men. This study's aim was to evaluate possible sex …

Objectives Outcomes of sex differences in major cardiac surgery remain controversial. A
comprehensive understanding of sex differences in major adult cardiac surgery could …

Background Mechanical complications (MC) are rare but significant sequelae of acute
myocardial infarction (AMI). Current data on sex differences in AMI with MC is limited …

Background: Mitral valve (MV) disease is the most common form of valvular heart disease.
Findings that indicate women have a higher risk for unfavorable outcomes than men remain …