Trends in United States mortality among patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter related heart failure (1999-2024): disparities by gender, race/ethnicity and region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF) are prevalent cardiovascular disorders that frequently co-occur, exacerbating each other's effects and resulting in adverse clinical outcomes. Despite the well-established association between these conditions, there is a paucity of research examining AF/atrial flutter (AFL) as direct contributors to HF-related mortality across various demographics and regions within the United States.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the patterns of AF/AFL-related HF mortality in the U.S. from 1999 to 2024, stratified by age, gender, race/ethnicity, urban-rural classification, and geographic region.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted utilizing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Wide-

SUBMITTER: Rani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12312449 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature