Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure in Women.

Authors

Nidhi Madan
Dipti Itchhaporia, Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, Hoag Memorial Hospital, University of California, IrvineFollow
Christine M Albert
Neelum T Aggarwal
Annabelle Santos Volgman

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Publication Title

Heart Fail Clin

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.

Clinical Institute

Cardiovascular (Heart)

Department

Cardiology

Recommended Citation

Madan, Nidhi; Itchhaporia, Dipti; Albert, Christine M; Aggarwal, Neelum T; and Volgman, Annabelle Santos, "Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure in Women." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 965.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/965