At Heart Rhythm 2010 in Denver recently, a session on demographic factors influencing atrial fibrillation management and outcomes featured the following research findings:
- African Americans Have Less Risk Than Caucasians of Atrial Fibrillation After Bypass Surgery
- Blacks Have Lower Risk of Atrial Fibrillation After Age 60 Than Whites Despite Higher Risk Factors
- Women with Atrial Fibrillation May Need More Aggressive Anticoagulation Than Men to Avoid Stroke
- Women with Atrial Fibrillation Are Referred Less Often to AF Centers and Are Less Likely to Receive Aggressive Treatments
Read about these research findings at: Race and Gender Issues Influencing Atrial Fibrillation Management — News from Heart Rhythm 2010