Sex-based differences in procedural complications associated with atrial fibrillation catheter ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Martin L CampbellMichael S LloydTalha FaridStacy WestermanMichael S LloydAnand D ShahAngel R LeonMikhael F El-ChamiFaisal M MerchantPublished in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2020)
Women experience significantly higher rates of AFCA complications. However, the incidence of major procedural complications is very low in both sexes. The higher rate of complications in women may be partially attributable to older age and a higher prevalence of comorbidities at the time of ablation. More detailed studies are needed to better define the mechanisms of increased risk in women and to identify strategies for closing the sex gap.
Keyphrases
- catheter ablation
- risk factors
- atrial fibrillation
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- left atrial
- left atrial appendage
- pregnancy outcomes
- heart failure
- breast cancer risk
- insulin resistance
- oral anticoagulants
- adipose tissue
- left ventricular
- mitral valve
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- skeletal muscle
- middle aged
- case control