The Sexually Dimorphic Characteristics of the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Uma Mahesh R. Avula; Meghana Noonavath; Elaine Wan

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-803506-1.00003-6

The Sexually Dimorphic Characteristics of the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

Uma Mahesh R. Avula
, Meghana Noonavath
, Elaine Wan

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Abstract

Cardiac arrhythmias are a prevalent clinical problem as it increases risk of stroke, heart failure, and overall morbidity. Treatment of arrhythmias may include blood thinners, rhythm control, as well as surgical ablation. In this chapter, we discuss the differences in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in men and women. Further understanding of the gender specific differences of various cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, long QT syndrome, and supraventricular arrhythmias may be helpful for more delivery of more personalized medicine.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine
Subtitle of host publication	Gender in the Genomic Era: Third Edition
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	381-390
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9780128035061
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-803506-1.00003-6
State	Published - 15 May 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Arrhythmias
Atrial fibrillation
Females
Gender differences
Long QT
Supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular tachycardia

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