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Gender Differences in Access to Health Care and Utilization Among Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation

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  • Ji Mei May Wong

  • Peter R. Kowey

  • June 25, 2026

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    Atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence increased from 33.5 million in 2010 to over 59 million in 2020, linked to longer life expectancy and improved survival.

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    Females with AF face higher risks of stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality compared to males, attributed to physiological differences.

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    Social determinants of health (SDOH) significantly influence cardiovascular disease risk and outcomes, often interacting in complex ways.

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    Females are less likely to receive timely cardiovascular evaluations, invasive procedures, and guideline-directed therapies than males.

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    The All of Us Research Program provides a dataset to analyze sex-based disparities in health care access and utilization among AF patients.

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Sex-Based Disparities in Health Care Access and Utilization Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

  • by Ji Mei May Wong, Peter R. Kowey

  • June 25, 2026

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