Why the study?
Are there gender-related differences in the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation?
Are there gender-related differences in the presentation, treatment, and outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation?
Women with atrial fibrillation present with more comorbidities and face a higher risk of stroke compared to men, yet receive more conservative treatment with less rhythm control, though long-term mortality remains similar.
May warrant enhanced stroke prophylaxis in women with AF; extends evidence on sex-specific phenotypes without supporting practice change.
Women with AF had more comorbidities, more HF with preserved systolic function, and a lower QoL than men. In the large group with atypical or no symptoms, women were treated appropriately more conservatively with less rhythm control than men. Women had a higher chance for stroke. Long-term QoL changes and other morbidities and mortality were similar.
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