Pericardial Disease-Related Mortality in the United States: A Comprehensive Analysis of 1999 to 2019 Trends.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite advancements in medical management, pericardial disease (PD)-related mortality is on the rise, yet comprehensive data on its prevalence and mortality rates in the United States remains limited.

Objectives

This study aimed to analyze PD-related mortality trends in the United States from 1999 to 2019, focusing on demographic variations based on sex, age, race/ethnicity, geographical regions, and urban-rural distinctions.

Methods

A descriptive analysis was conducted using death certificate data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research database. Mortality rates were assessed among adults aged ≥25 years diagnosed with PD, using International Classification of Diseases-10th Revision codes. Cru

SUBMITTER: Khan TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464709 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature