Male-female differences and survival in patients undergoing isolated mitral valve surgery: a nationwide cohort study in the Netherlands [ADULT CARDIAC]

CONCLUSIONS There are substantial male–female differences in patient presentation and procedural aspects in isolated MV surgery in the Netherlands. Female patients are older, have more severe disease at the time of surgery and undergo valve repair less often. Future studies are needed to identify potentially modifiable patient factors to improve the outcome of female patients with MV disease.

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Source: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - August 30, 2016 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Mokhles, M. M., Siregar, S., Versteegh, M. I. M., Noyez, L., van Putte, B., Vonk, A. B. A., Roos-Hesselink, J. W., Bogers, A. J. J. C., Takkenberg, J. J. M., on behalf of the data registry committee of the Netherlands Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surge Tags: History, Basic research vascular ADULT CARDIAC Source Type: research