What is the impact of gender on the outcome of coronary artery bypass surgery?
Studies have shown that female patients are more likely to experience a higher mortality rate following coronary artery bypass surgery than male patients. Factors contributing to this difference include a higher prevalence of risk factors such as diabetes, higher body mass index, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors among female patients. Additionally, female patients may be more likely to suffer complications during and after surgery, such as stroke, arrhythmias, and bleeding.