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Men have better long-term survival after mechanical aortic root replacement than women. However, survival rates are similar for both genders in patients aged 55 years or younger.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Aortic Root Replacement
  • Gender Differences in Health Outcomes

Background:

  • Mechanical aortic root replacement is a critical procedure for various aortic conditions.
  • Understanding factors influencing long-term survival is essential for patient management.
  • Previous studies have not definitively established gender-based differences in outcomes after this surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if patient gender impacts longevity following mechanical aortic root replacement.
  • To analyze survival rates stratified by age and gender.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 398 patients (312 men, 100 women) who underwent composite aortic root replacement between 1998 and 2011.
  • Patient data included demographics, surgical indications, concomitant procedures, and EuroSCORE.
  • Follow-up data was collected to assess long-term survival, with subgroup analysis based on age.

Main Results:

  • Women were significantly older at the time of surgery compared to men.
  • Hospital mortality showed no significant gender difference.
  • Overall, men demonstrated significantly better long-term survival (73% at 10 years) compared to women (60% at 10 years).
  • In age-matched subgroups ≤55 years, no significant survival difference was observed between genders.
  • Men over 55 years experienced more favorable longevity compared to women in the same age group.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term survival after mechanical aortic root replacement is significantly better in men overall.
  • Gender does not appear to influence life expectancy after mechanical root replacement in patients aged 55 years or younger.