Why the study?
Biological sex significantly influences disease pathophysiology and clinical presentation, prompting a comprehensive analysis of sex-specific differences in patients with myocarditis.
Does biological sex impact clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and outcomes in patients presenting with myocarditis?
Population
Two hundred twenty-four patients with myocarditis admitted to a study center
Comparison
Women vs men
Design
Retrospective cohort study
Follow-up
2 years after admission
Authors
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Female patients with myocarditis present at an older age with less pronounced inflammatory markers and fewer typical ECG changes compared to men, though mortality and LV function outcomes remain similar.
Does biological sex impact clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and outcomes in patients presenting with myocarditis?
Female patients with myocarditis present at an older age with less pronounced inflammatory markers and fewer typical ECG changes compared to men, though mortality and LV function outcomes remain similar.
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