Gender-specific differences in patients who underwent left atrial appendage closure.

Abstract

Aim: We aimed to study gender-specific differences in patients who underwent left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). Materials & methods:A total of201 consecutive patients who underwent LAAC were enrolled. The EQ-5D-3L questionnaire was employed before and 3months post-LAAC to study the quality of life. Results: Women had a higher score for Anxiety/Depression before implantation. Three months after LAAC, both groups showed a significant improvement in mobility, self-careand usual activities. The female gender had a significant improvement in health state 3months after implantation than their male counterparts. Conclusion: Our data shows an improvement in mobility, self-care, usual activitiesand the overall health state in all patients after LAAC. This potential improvement, most likely caused by the discontinuation of oral anticoagulants, should be considered an indication for LAAC.