Gender differences in one-year unplanned readmissions in atrial fibrillation: Trends from a conflict-stricken country

Ibrahim Antoun, Alkassem Alkhayer, Alamer Alkhayer, Aref Jalal Eldin, Georgia R Layton, Riyaz Somani, G André Ng, Mustafa Zakkar, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Department of Cardiology, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Faculty of Medicine, University of Latakia, s Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Glenfield Hospital, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence, Leicester National Institute for Health and Care Research Biomedical Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Damascus

Perfusion

Published online on December 03, 2025

Abstract

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IntroductionAtrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, yet long-term outcomes in conflict-affected regions are poorly understood. Gender-based disparities in AF outcomes have been reported in high-income countries but remain ...