Arrhythmias. Cardiac resynchronization therapy in women

Nat Rev Cardiol. 2014 Sep;11(9):501-2. doi: 10.1038/nrcardio.2014.113. Epub 2014 Jul 29.

Abstract

A meta-analysis by investigators from FDA of three major trials of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) demonstrated that women have a reduced rate of heart failure (HF) and death with CRT at a shorter QRS duration than men. Recognizing these sex-specific differences is important to improve outcomes for women with HF.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Bundle-Branch Block / therapy*
  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / therapy*
  • Humans