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Gender Differences in Patients Referred for Electrophysiology Procedures
1Director of Electrophysiology, Cardiology Division, Winthrop University Hospital, 222 Station Plaza North, Suite 408, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA.
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|May 1, 1996
Summary
Men are more likely to undergo invasive electrophysiology procedures, with higher rates of coronary disease. Further research is needed to explore potential gender bias in electrophysiology studies.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Gender disparities are well-documented in cardiology, especially following interventions like coronary artery bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty.
- The presence and extent of gender differences in the field of electrophysiology remain less understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether gender differences exist in patients undergoing invasive electrophysiology procedures.
- To compare the prevalence of specific conditions and procedural types between men and women in electrophysiology.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 873 patients from the "EP Manager" database over a two-year period.
- Data collection included patient demographics, procedural types, and diagnoses.
- Comparison of gender distribution across different electrophysiology studies and patient characteristics.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients referred for invasive electrophysiology procedures were men (67%).
- Men had a higher prevalence of coronary disease, irrespective of the study or implant type.
- Head-up tilt table testing showed a near-equal distribution of men (47%) and women (53%).
Conclusions:
- Gender differences are evident in invasive electrophysiology studies.
- The findings suggest a potential gender bias in the referral or performance of these procedures.
- Further investigation is warranted to confirm and understand the implications of these gender disparities in electrophysiology.