Key result
Female patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation had more severe symptoms and lower quality of life compared to men (OR 0.69; 95% CI 0.63-0.76; P<0.0001).
Why the study?
Despite growing recognition of sex-related disparities in atrial fibrillation, limited data are available in Chinese AF patients.
Are there sex differences in presentation, quality of life, and treatment among Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation?
Observational (n=14,723)
Yes
Are there sex differences in presentation, quality of life, and treatment among Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation?
Odds Ratio: 0.69 (95% CI 0.63–0.76)
p-value: p=<0.0001
In Chinese patients with non-valvular AF, women present with more severe symptoms and lower quality of life, yet receive less rhythm-control treatment than men.
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May support sex-specific symptom evaluation in Chinese AF patients; leaves open impact on treatment and outcomes.
Li et al. (2019) conducted an observational in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (n=14,723). Female sex vs. Male sex was evaluated on Lower quality of life (QoL) (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.63-0.76, p=<0.0001). Female patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation had more severe symptoms and lower quality of life compared to men (OR 0.69; 95% CI 0.63-0.76; P<0.0001).
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