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Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) and Gender Differences

Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as “AFib,” is more common among men than women. Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that AFib is caused by extremely fast and irregular beats from the upper chambers of the heart. Males are more likely than women to develop AFib, though that does not mean the condition is not a threat to women.

In fact, age is a significant risk factor for AFib, and a report from Henry Ford Health noted that women tend to live longer than men, which could explain why . . .

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