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Sex differences and temporal trends in hospitalization for catheter ablation of non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a single-center experience for 15 years
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  • Xiaodong Peng,
  • Linling Li,
  • Zhang Mengxia,
  • Qianqian Zhao,
  • Kui Wu,
  • rong bai,
  • Yan Fei Ruan,
  • Chang Sheng Ma,
  • Nian Liu
Xiaodong Peng
Beijing An Zhen Hospital

Corresponding Author:pengxd96@gmail.com

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Linling Li
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Zhang Mengxia
Capital Medical University
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Qianqian Zhao
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Kui Wu
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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rong bai
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Yan Fei Ruan
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Chang Sheng Ma
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Nian Liu
Beijing An Zhen Hospital
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Abstract

Background: There exist sex differences in the clinical profile, management, and outcome of atrial fibrillation (AF). Catheter ablation of AF has become a first-line therapy and has markedly made headway over recent decades. Little is known about sex differences and temporal trends in hospitalization for catheter ablation of AF in the real-world setting. Conclusions: Safety of catheter ablation for AF were comparable in both sexes. In contrast, the women showed a higher CHA2DS2-VA score compared with the men. The percentage of patients with CHA2DS2-VA score ≥2 increased more quickly in women than men. Further sex-specific research is warranted to reduce this sex disparity.