Female Sex-Related Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: A Thing From the Past? - PubMed
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- The article questions whether the higher stroke risk in women with atrial fibrillation (AF) compared to men is still relevant today.
- It explores potential cohort effects and historical trends that may have influenced sex disparities in stroke risk among AF patients.
- The research is based on data from Finland, focusing on ischemic stroke outcomes.
- Findings may indicate changes over time in the relationship between female sex and stroke risk in AF, suggesting it could be diminishing.
- The study highlights the importance of considering temporal and cohort-specific factors in assessing cardiovascular risks.