Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8676190 | Revista Colombiana de Cardiología | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Women have a lower incidence and prevalence of this arrhythmia, and their age at diagnosis is higher. High blood pressure and valve disease are the main risk factors. Clinical manifestations tend to be more severe and female patients have a higher risk of stroke and death.
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Authors
Jorge E. Velásquez, Sebastián Naranjo, MarÃa C. Gaviria, Mauricio Duque,