Why the study?
Are there gender differences in adverse event rates and re-admissions among patients receiving LVAD support?
Cohort (n=103)
Are there gender differences in adverse event rates and re-admissions among patients receiving LVAD support?
Small retrospective LVAD cohort leaves gender differences in adverse events unresolved; larger prospective analyses needed.
Studies have demonstrated gender differences in adverse events after cardiac surgery, with men experiencing more favorable outcomes. The scarce gender-focused literature in the left ventricular assist device (LVAD) population has failed to find consistent differences. It has also been suggested that women experience longer transplant wait times due to higher PRA values.A retrospective chart review was conducted of 28 women and 75 men who received an LVAD from 2006-2015. Chi squares, T tests, nonparametric tests, regression and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used as appropriate to compare event rates between groups. Re-admissions were categorized using the INTERMACS Appendix.
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Sneha Raju (2017) conducted a cohort in Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) support (n=103). Female gender vs. Male gender was evaluated on Event rates and re-admissions.
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