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Most of the published research on atrial fibrillation (AF) is limited to studies in the developed world and included mainly Caucasian patients. Data about women with AF among other ethnicities is very limited.

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics, treatment and outcome of women to men hospitalized with AF in a middle-eastern country.

Retrospective analysis of prospective registry of all patients hospitalized with AF in Qatar from 1991 through 2010 was made. Clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of AF patients were compared according to gender.

During the 20-years period; 1417 women and 2432 men were hospitalized for AF. Women were 5 years older and more likely to have diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and chronic renal impairment and were also less likely to be current smokers and to have ischemic heart disease and impaired …