Sex-Related Differences in Left Atrial Low-Voltage Areas According to CHA2DS2-VA Scores among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Do Young Kim, Yun Gi Kim, Ha Young Choi, Yun Young Choi, Ki Yung Boo, Kwang No Lee, Seung Young Roh, Jaemin Shim, Jong Il Choi, Young Hoon Kim

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    Abstract

    (1) Background: We hypothesized that female sex would have a differential impact on left atrial (LA) low-voltage areas (LVAs) according to CHA2DS2-VA scores. (2) Methods: This study included 553 patients who underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) for atrial fibrillation (AF). LVAs were defined as regions with bipolar peak-to-peak voltages of <0.5 mV. The proportion of LVAs was calculated by dividing the total LVA by the LA surface area. (3) Results: There was no sex-related difference in LA LVAs among patients with a CHA2DS2-VA scores ≤ 2. The proportion of LVAs was significantly higher in females among patients with CHA2DS2-VA scores of 3 or 4 (10.1 (4.7–15.1)% vs. 15.8 (9.2–32.1)%; p = 0.027). Female sex was significantly associated with extensive LVAs (LVA proportion ≥ 30%). Females had odd ratios of 27.82 (95% confidence interval (CI) 3.33–756.8, p = 0.01), and 1.53 (95% CI 0.81–2.83, p = 0.184) for extensive LAVs in patients with CHA2DS2-VA scores ≥ 3 and CHA2DS2-VA scores < 3, respectively. In the multiple regression model, female patients with a CHA2DS2-VA ≥3 were significantly associated with a higher proportion of LVAs (β = 8.52, p = 0.039). (4) Conclusions: Female sex was significantly associated with extensive LVAs, particularly when their CHA2DS2-VA scores were ≥3. This result suggests that female sex has a differential effect on the extent of LVAs based on the presence of additional risk factors.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number3111
    JournalJournal of Clinical Medicine
    Volume11
    Issue number11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2022 Jun 1

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    Keywords

    • atrial fibrillation
    • catheter ablation
    • electro-anatomical remodeling
    • female
    • low voltage area
    • sex

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • General Medicine

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