Higher Death Rate in Women After Discharge for Heart Arrhythmias
Heart arrhythmias (atrial fibrillation and flutter being its most common form) are always a cause of concern for both sexes, but studies show that women are actually more prone to succumbing to its complications following a hospital discharge. This finding goes against the long-held belief that most cases of atrial fibrillation are benign. Nonetheless, the susceptibility of women to it …