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Sex-specific outcomes after thoracic aortic surgery.

Maria Servito1, Moniruzzaman Moni2, Weiang Yan2

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Female patients experience worse survival and quality of life (QoL) after thoracic aortic surgery. This study highlights a significant sex disparity in post-surgical outcomes, necessitating further research into sex-specific management strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Thoracic Aortic Surgery
  • Health Outcomes Research

Background:

  • The impact of sex on quality of life (QoL) and long-term mortality following thoracic aortic surgery remains poorly understood.
  • Investigating sex-related differences in outcomes after thoracic aortic surgery is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if significant sex-based disparities exist in survival and quality of life after thoracic aortic surgery.
  • To compare post-operative outcomes between male and female patients undergoing thoracic aortic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 1065 patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery (2004-2023) was identified from the Manitoba Thoracic Aortic Database.
  • Inverse probability treatment weighting was used to adjust for baseline characteristic differences between sexes.
  • Outcomes assessed included survival, disability (stroke, long-term care, or multiple hospital admissions), and days alive out of hospital, compared to the general population.

Main Results:

  • Female patients (25% of cohort) were older and had higher comorbidity scores.
  • At 15 years, female patients showed lower survival (31% vs. 39%) and freedom from disability (53% vs. 65%).
  • Female patients had significantly lower days alive and out of hospital at 30, 90, and 180 days post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Female patients demonstrate poorer survival and quality of life outcomes after thoracic aortic surgery.
  • A significant disparity exists, with female patients facing higher risks of disability and mortality (HR 1.34).
  • Further research is essential to understand the reasons for this disparity and develop sex-specific management approaches for thoracic aortic disease.