Gender and left atrial appendage occlusion: Not the exception in cardiovascular procedures

Key Points Gender disparities have been described in many cardiovascular procedures, but reports about left atrial appendage occlusion are limited. In a large national database, women were associated with lower utilization and worse clinical results. There is a need to better understand the root of the observed gender disparities and interventions to reverse it.

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