Exploring gender differences in trajectories of clinical markers and symptoms after left ventricular assist device implantation.

Quin E DenfeldKenneth M FaulknerMary Roberts DavisBeth A HabeckerChristopher V ChienJill M GelowJames O MuddShirin O HiattKathleen L GradyChristopher S Lee

Published in: European journal of cardiovascular nursing (2022)

Trajectories of clinical markers differed somewhat between women and men, but trajectories of symptoms were similar, indicating some physiologic but not symptomatic gender differences in response to LVAD.

Keyphrases

left ventricular assist device
depressive symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
sleep quality
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
physical activity
insulin resistance