Diabetes Raises Heart Rhythm Risk In Women

Portland, OR (AHN) – Women with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a potentially life-threatening abnormal heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation, according to recent research.

Researchers with Kaiser Permanente said in a statement, that the disease increases the chances women will experience rhythm disorder by 26 percent.

Atrial fibrillation can lead to stroke, heart failure and chronic fatigue. It occurs when the two upper chambers of the heart beat irregularly and too fast, causing blood to pool and clot. If the clots travel outside of the heart and become lodged in an artery or in the brain, this can cause strokes.

The Kaiser Permanente researchers said, that the potential gender differences between men and women regarding atrial fibrillation risks in diabetes patients could affect treatment of the disease.

The study is published in the October issue of the journal Diabetes Care.

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