Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure in Women.
Publication Title
Heart Fail Clin
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Keywords
Atrial Fibrillation; Female; Heart Failure, Diastolic; Humans; Male; Patient Care Management; Prevalence; Risk Assessment; Sex Factors; Stroke; Treatment Outcome
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation often occurs as a cause or consequence of heart failure. Clinical outcomes are worse when atrial fibrillation and heart failure coexist. There are important sex-related differences in the incidence, prevalence, pathophysiology, treatment, and outcomes of these patients. Women with heart failure are at greater risk of developing atrial fibrillation than men, and more women with atrial fibrillation develop heart failure. More women die of atrial fibrillation-related strokes. Despite significant morbidity and mortality, current treatments for women are inadequate. This review explores sex differences in atrial fibrillation and heart failure, emphasizing risk stratification and treatments to improve clinical outcomes.
Area of Special Interest
Cardiovascular (Heart)
Specialty/Research Institute
Cardiology
