Gender Differences in Outcome of ICD Recipients
Gender Differences in Outcome of ICD Recipients
In routine clinical practice, 21% of primary prevention ICD recipients are women. Mortality is 27% lower in female ICD recipients, and women tend to be 18% less likely to experience potentially life-saving appropriate device therapy for ventricular arrhythmia. The rate of inappropriate shocks is similar in both genders.
Conclusion
In routine clinical practice, 21% of primary prevention ICD recipients are women. Mortality is 27% lower in female ICD recipients, and women tend to be 18% less likely to experience potentially life-saving appropriate device therapy for ventricular arrhythmia. The rate of inappropriate shocks is similar in both genders.
