Established and novel risk factors for atrial fibrillation in women compared with men.

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2018)

Higher BMI is a stronger risk factor for AF in men whereas elevated NT-pro-BNP, uric acid and cystatin-C were more strongly associated with the risk of AF in women.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
uric acid
polycystic ovary syndrome
metabolic syndrome
pregnancy outcomes
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
body mass index
heart failure
middle aged
cervical cancer screening
direct oral anticoagulants
type diabetes
breast cancer risk
mitral valve