Journal article
Sex differences in implantable cardioverter-defibrillator outcomes: findings from a prospective defibrillator database.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Sex differences in the use and outcomes of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) have not been fully studied.
OBJECTIVE: To examine potential sex differences in ICD implantation and device outcomes.
Authors
MacFadden DR; Crystal E; Krahn AD; Mangat I; Healey JS; Dorian P; Birnie D; Simpson CS; Khaykin Y; Pinter A
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 156, No. 3, pp. 195–203
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
February 7, 2012
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-156-3-201202070-00007
ISSN
1056-8751