Electrocardiographic sex-related differences in patients with atrial fibrillation: Do they allow a better risk stratification?

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Its prevalence is increasing with the aging of the population and there is a clear need for more reliable diagnosis and improved therapy. Current therapeutic approaches for AF have only moderate efficacy, substantial side effects and eminent limitations due to the complex treatment of concomitant thromboembolism, cardiac ischemia and heart failure [1,2]. Sex-related differences in the prevalence, presentation, associated co-morbidities and therapy outcomes further complicate the management of this important clinical condition [3].
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research