Gender differences related to the presence of atrial fibrillation in older hypertensive patients

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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2013; 5(5): 124-131
Published online May 26, 2013. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v5.i5.124

Table 4 Treatment differences between genders in patients with atrial fibrillation (n = 106) n (%)

	Females	Males	P value
	(n = 50)	(n = 56)
Diuretics	34 (68.0)	30 (53.6)	NS
Beta-blockers	16 (32)	17 (30.4)	NS
Calcium antagonists	15 (30)	5 (8.9)	0.007
ACEI	12 (24)	14 (25)	NS
ARB	32 (64)	31 (55.4)	NS
Antiplatelet agents	4 (8)	16 (26.8)	0.010
VKA	29 (58)	25 (44.6)	NS
ATG or VKA	33 (66)	41 (71.4)	NS

ACEI: Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; ARB: Angiotensin receptor blocker; VKA: Vitamin K antagonist; ATG: Anti-aggregants. NS: No significant.

Citation: Fácila L, Pallarés V, Morillas P, Cordero A, Llisterri JL, Sánchis C, Gorriz JL, Castillo J, Gil V, Redon J. Gender differences related to the presence of atrial fibrillation in older hypertensive patients. World J Cardiol 2013; 5(5): 124-131
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v5/i5/124.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v5.i5.124