Incidence and Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation in Korea: the National Health Insurance Service Database (2002-2010).

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that is known as an important independent risk factor for stroke. However, limited information is available on AF in Korea. This study evaluated the incidence of AF, its associated co-morbidities and risk factors for AF in Korea.

Subjects and methods

The National Health Insurance Service database between 2002 and 2010 was used in the study. Individuals<30 years old and those diagnosed with AF between 2002 and 2004 were excluded. Hazard ratios (HRs) according to co-morbidities and risk factors for AF were determined using a Cox proportional hazard model. Population attributable fractions (PAFs) of AF risk factors were determined.

Results

During a 6-year follow-up period, 3517 (1.7%) developed AF.

SUBMITTER: Son MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4965430 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature