Abstract 127: Differences in Care Patterns, Health Status, and Outcomes of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With and Without Diabetes: Findings From the ORBIT-AF Registry [Session Title: Poster Session I]

Conclusions: Among patients with AF, diabetes was associated with worse AF symptoms and lower quality of life, as well an increased risk of death and hospitalizations, but not with the risk of thromboembolic or bleeding events.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - March 31, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Echouffo Tcheugui, J. B., Shrader, P., Thomas, L., Gersh, B. J., Kowey, P., Mahaffey, K. W., Singer, D. E., Hylek, E. M., Go, A. S., Peterson, E. D., Piccini, J. P., Fonarow, G. C. F. C. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research