Why the study?
Catheter ablation improves symptoms and quality of life in AF, but women are less likely than men to undergo ablation despite having more frequent, severe symptoms and lower quality of life.
Are there gender differences in symptoms and functional status in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation?
Population
Men and women undergoing catheter ablation for AF at UNC
Comparison
Women vs men
Design
Prospective observational study
Authors
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May indicate referral delays for women with AF; hypothesis-generating for sex-specific timing trials.
Are there gender differences in symptoms and functional status in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing catheter ablation?
Women with atrial fibrillation present for catheter ablation with significantly worse symptoms and functional status compared to men, highlighting a potential gender disparity in the timing or referral for ablation.
Bazemore et al. (2018) studied this question.
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