Women and Atrial Fibrillation: Is the Disparity in Anticoagulation Just a Question of Gender? In Search of the Brazilian Reality

The discussion of atrial fibrillation (AF) must begin with the premise that certainly, alongside other conditions such as obesity — and in a particularly harmful partnership with it — this rhythm disturbance has emerged as a global public health problem, warranting an epidemic projection for this century.

Numerous studies have demonstrated differences in AF presentation, comorbidity burden, and admission rates between males and females. Therefore, it is critical to assess whether there are sex differences in adherence to and utilization of oral anticoagulants and outcomes based on hospital discharge status.^–

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