…By excluding the sex parameter, the CHA₂DS₂ VA score addresses concerns about overestimating stroke risk in women based solely on gender. This aims to prevent…

…and gender are distinct but interacting determinants of cardiovascular health. Sex refers principally to biological characteristics, including chromosomal complement, anatomy, physiology and hormonal influences. Gender…

…Patient data Gender, age, weight and height are required to evaluate the examination. Most echocardiographic parameters vary with age, gender and body size (see Normal…