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The Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in the Iranian Population in a 15-Year Cohort Study

Summary: New study reveals that only 0.19% of participants in a 15-year Iranian cohort have atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia. This low rate may reflect lifestyle factors. #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation

Sadeghi M1 ; Heshmatghahdarijani K2 ; Talaei M3 ; Safaei A4 ; Danesh M1 ; Roohafza H1 ; Sarrafzadegan N4
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Source: Iranian Heart Journal Published:2022

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Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, with a significant rise in prevalence during recent decades. Considering its remarkable morbidity and mortality rates, AF has become a significant concern worldwide. To our knowledge, this is the first study to assess the prevalence of AF in Iran. Methods: The current cross-sectional study is a part of the Isfahan Cohort Study (ICS), which has evaluated 6504 adults aged over 35 years and followed them up since 2001. An echocardiogram was taken from all the participants and interpreted by 2 skilled residents of cardiology. AF diagnosis was made based on the ICD-10-CM codes (I480-I484, I489), and its prevalence was determined. Results: Thirteen out of 6504 study participants (prevalence=0.19%) at a mean age of 61.8± 9.5 years were diagnosed with AF. AF was slightly predominant among males (53.8% vs 46.2%). Diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, and peripheral vascular disease were present in 1 (7.7%), 2 (15.4%), and 1 (7.7%) cases with AF, respectively. Conclusions: The remarkably low rate of AF in this study compared with other investigations may be due to the lower age of the assessed population, less alcohol consumption in Iranian society, and failure to find cases with paroxysmal and transient AF. © 2022, Iranian Heart Association. All rights reserved.
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