Abstract
Background: Studies have
identified significant sex-based differences and disparities in the
clinical presentation and treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). Studies
have shown women are less likely to be referred for catheter ablation,
are older at the time of ablation, and are more likely to have
recurrence after ablation. However, in most studies investigating AF
ablation outcomes, the female cohorts were relatively small. The impact
of gender on the outcome and safety of ablation procedures is still
unclear.
Objective: To investigate sex-based differences in outcomes and
complications after AF catheter ablation, with a significant size female
cohort
Method: In this retrospective study, patients undergoing AF
ablation from January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2021, were included. We
investigated clinical characteristics, duration and progression of AF,
number of EP appointments from diagnosis to ablation, procedural data,
and procedure complications.