Age and sex differences in atrial fibrosis among patients with atrial fibrillation

ConclusionsAdvancing age and female sex are associated with a higher burden of atrial fibrosis in patients with AF. Women with a prior history of stroke also have higher fibrosis compared with both women and men without history of stroke. Advanced fibrosis may explain the female and age association with stroke in AF.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research