Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort

Is Female Sex a Truly Independent Risk Factor for Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation? Insights from a Large European Cohort

A large European cohort study reveals that while women with atrial fibrillation are less likely to receive anticoagulants and show higher crude thromboembolism rates, female sex is not an independent risk factor after adjusting for comorbidities. The CHA2DS2-VASc score remains superior for clinical reclassification.
Association of Hysterectomy With Hypertension Incidence in Korean Women: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

Association of Hysterectomy With Hypertension Incidence in Korean Women: Insights from a Nationwide Cohort Study

This nationwide Korean cohort study found that hysterectomy is associated with a modestly increased risk of developing hypertension in women aged 40 to 59 years, particularly in those with elevated post-surgical hemoglobin levels and after adnexa-sparing procedures.