October 11, 2010Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Outcome of Invasive Electrophysiological Procedures and Gender: Are Males and Females the Same?
Key result
Female gender is associated with worse outcomes after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation but more favorable clinical outcomes and reverse remodeling after cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Why the study?
Are there gender-related differences in the outcomes of invasive electrophysiological procedures?
Population
Men and women undergoing invasive electrophysiological procedures for cardiac rhythm disorders
Comparison
Invasive electrophysiological procedures vs Gender comparison (males vs. females)
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports gender-informed counseling for AF ablation and CRT; leaves open mechanisms and need for prospective validation.
Structured PICO
Are there gender-related differences in the outcomes of invasive electrophysiological procedures?
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Population
Men and women undergoing invasive electrophysiological procedures for cardiac rhythm disorders
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Exposure
Invasive electrophysiological procedures (catheter ablation, ICD implantation, cardiac resynchronization therapy)
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Comparator
Gender comparison (males vs. females)
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Outcome
Gender-related differences in clinical outcomes of invasive electrophysiological procedures
This review highlights significant gender-related differences in presentation and outcomes for invasive electrophysiological procedures, emphasizing the need for earlier referral and tailored management in women.
Cite This Study
Santangeli et al. (2010) conducted a review in Cardiac rhythm disorders. Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Outcome of invasive electrophysiological procedures. Female gender is associated with worse outcomes after catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation but more favorable clinical outcomes and reverse remodeling after cardiac resynchronization therapy.