Women with atrial fibrillation receive different emergency care than men

A major international study reveals sex-based gaps in how emergency departments treat atrial fibrillation patients, with potential implications for clinical protocols and patient outcomes. The findings could prompt hospitals to review treatment guidelines and insurers to examine whether care disparities drive cost or safety variations.

Originaltitel: Emergency department visit for atrial fibrillation: sex differences in treatment and outcomes in the Global RE-LY AF Registry