Introduction: Sex Disparities in Aortic Valve Disease
Sex-related differences profoundly impact how aortic valve diseases are diagnosed, referred for treatment, and prognosed. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized care for severe aortic stenosis, yet comprehensive data on sex-specific outcomes has been limited. This study addresses this gap by analyzing decade-long trends among Medicare beneficiaries, revealing critical patterns in treatment utilization and outcomes between women and men.
