Sex differences in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation utilisation and clinical outcomes in Australia

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• Clinical outcomes differ between sexes in venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation cases—suggesting sex-specific factors are significant.
• In cases evaluated, 56% of males and 44% of females experienced varied clinical outcomes following treatment.
• Observational analysis assessed patient records across numerous Australian hospitals, revealing potential disparities.
• Calls for further investigation into how sex differences influence venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation outcomes in clinical practice.