Key result
Gender differences in heart failure reveal that men have a higher incidence, whereas women are older at diagnosis, more frequently have diastolic dysfunction, and experience lower quality of life.
Why the study?
What are the gender differences in patients with heart failure?
What are the gender differences in patients with heart failure?
Significant gender differences exist in heart failure epidemiology, clinical presentation, and psychosocial impact, highlighting the need for gender-specific considerations in guidelines and standard care.
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Supports gender-specific heart failure considerations; leaves open whether tailored strategies improve outcomes.
Strömberg et al. (2003) conducted a review in Heart failure. Gender differences vs. Men vs Women was evaluated on Epidemiology, aetiology, diagnostics, prognosis, treatment, and psychosocial factors. Gender differences in heart failure reveal that men have a higher incidence, whereas women are older at diagnosis, more frequently have diastolic dysfunction, and experience lower quality of life.
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