Abstract
The incidence of certain clinical arrhythmias varies between and women. Clinical and experimental observations suggest the existence of true differences in electrophysiologic properties between the sexes. We review these differences, possible mechanisms, clinical implications, and therapeutic considerations in the treatment of various arrhythmias in women.
MeSH terms
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / physiopathology*
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Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
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Autonomic Nervous System / physiology
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Calcium Channels / physiology
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Electrocardiography / drug effects
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Electrophysiology
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Female
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Gonadal Steroid Hormones / physiology*
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Heart Rate / physiology
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Humans
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Male
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Potassium Channels / physiology
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Sex Factors
Substances
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Calcium Channels
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Gonadal Steroid Hormones
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Potassium Channels