Influence of gender on the clinical outcomes of Asian non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients: insights from the prospective multicentre COOL-AF registry.
Rungroj KrittayaphongArintaya PhrommintikulArjbordin WinijkulKomsing MethavigulChulalak KomoltriPontawee KaewkumdeeAhthit Yindeengamnull nullPublished in: BMJ open (2021)
Females had a higher risk of ischaemic stroke/TIA and heart failure, and a lower risk of major bleeding and ICH compared with males. OAC reduced risk of ischaemic stroke/TIA in females, and markedly increased risk of major bleeding and ICH in males.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- heart failure
- oral anticoagulants
- left atrial
- catheter ablation
- direct oral anticoagulants
- left atrial appendage
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- mental health
- clinical trial
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- peritoneal dialysis
- cross sectional
- left ventricular
- mitral valve