Sex-based disparities in postoperative outcomes after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of propensity-matched studies
Ogechukwu Samuel Obi·Michel Pompeu Sá·Ilias Koziakas·Muhammad Hamza·Ahmed W. Hageen·Paweł Łajczak·Muhammad Haris Khan·Uchenna Nweze·Somtochukwu Susan Muogbo·Kamil Ahmad Kamil·Alysa Malik
Abstract Background and aim Sex-related differences in outcomes after catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) remain incompletely understood, particularly regarding long-term arrhythmia recurrence and procedural safety. Current guidelines do not provide sex-specific recommendations. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate sex-based differences in efficacy, safety, and long-term outcomes following AF catheter ablation. Methods We conducted a systematic review and meta-an