Enlarged hearts in women shrink faster than those in men after aortic valve replacement

After aortic valve replacement, the size of enlarged hearts shrink faster in women than in men with narrowed aortic valves (aortic stenosis), according to a new study. Because of different genetic activity, men develop more fibrous tissue in their hearts, which may explain why women's heart size decreases faster.

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