Key result
Female patients with atrial fibrillation had poorer quality of life and more symptoms compared to male patients, predominantly scoring lower on the physical component score of the SF-36.
Why the study?
The review aimed to assess sex differences in quality of life in patients with AF and determine if these differences are due to AF.
Are there sex differences in quality of life among patients with atrial fibrillation?
Systematic Review
Are there sex differences in quality of life among patients with atrial fibrillation?
Female patients with atrial fibrillation report poorer quality of life and more symptoms compared to males, though the clinical significance and exact cause remain unclear.
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Women with AF report worse QoL than men; confirms sex disparity and leaves open whether driven by AF itself.
Strømnes et al. (2019) conducted a systematic review in Atrial fibrillation. Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Quality of life (QoL). Female patients with atrial fibrillation had poorer quality of life and more symptoms compared to male patients, predominantly scoring lower on the physical component score of the SF-36.