Male-female differences in contemporary elective ascending aortic surgery:insights from the Netherlands Heart Registration

Background: Scientific research regarding male-female differences in ascending aortic surgery is scarce. The objective of this study was to identify male-female differences in presentation, treatment and perioperative outcome in elective ascending aortic surgery. Methods: Elective ascending aortic surgery procedures that took place in the Netherlands between 01/01/2013-31/12/2017 were identified from the Netherlands Heart Registration. Male-female differences in presentation, treatment characteristics, and in-hospital mortality and morbidity were explored. Results: The study population consist... Mehr ...